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Book Report 1984

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1984 By Ben Stavnezer Period 1-0 Genre: Dystopian fiction Plot summary: In the future, three superstates, Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia rule the world. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth. He learns of a resistance called the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood is a resistance lead by Emmanuel Goldstein to resist the totalitarian government. He learns that the people of Oceania are being subconsciously tricked to be made by the government to do all the work for the country. It turns out that the resistance is a fake, a ploy to capture people who think differently and resist the government. Winston is captured, imprisoned, and tortured to make him think “Sane”. In the end, Winston, after years and years of rehabilitation, finally makes the decision while sitting alone in a cafe. “Two gin- scented tears trickled down the sides of his nose. But it was all …show more content…

Julia: Julia loves Winston and would only want to rebel if it is to her gain O’Brien: A member of the mysterious Inner party, O’brien tortures Winston and is the leader of the fake resistance. Setting: The time is 1984 and the setting is London, or Airstrip One. Theme: The theme of 1984 is a race to power and power over one’s decision. This is proven when O’brien says “The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power, pure power.” Mood: The mood of 1984 is partially pessimistic for anyone who is not in the party’s favor. Life for other people is more upbeat for those who can make a living and obey the government. Tone: 1984 has a gloomy and dark tone. Everything is portrayed as less than grand, even if that’s what the government doesn’t want people to think. Irony: An example of irony in 1984 is when Winston rents a room in a shop, thinking he will be safe from scrutiny, but he is ultimately captured

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