Category: George Orwells 1984

Companionship & Rebellion in George Orwells 1984: Julia vs. Winston Julia and Winston’s Distinct Challenges to the Party A critical reading of George Orwell’s 1984 reveals that Julia and Winston are complimentary characters that help the author advance the theme of companionship and human relationships during difficult life events and even historical atrocities. It is…

George Orwells 1984 in Today’s Tech-Driven Conformity Surveillance State: Modern Parallels to Orwell’s Vision Can you imagine a controlled society with a telescreen merely watching us every single day, with no personal privacy and no personal freedom? 1984, written by George Orwell and published on June 8, 1949, is a unique novel no human would…

The Role of Villainy and Totalitarian Control in George Orwells 1984 O’Brien: The Face of Totalitarian Power In the novel 1984, there are many characters. . . including good and evil. There are both heroes and villains or protagonists and antagonists. The popular villain in the novel is O’Brien. He is part of an extreme…

Exploring the Concept of Freedom in George Orwells “1984” Freedom’s Erosion: Totalitarian Control and Deprivation in 1984 The classic novel 1984 by George Orwell evokes the reader with several emotions that play a part in depicting exactly what Orwell portrays through the characters and settings in the novel. The topics of power, freedom, the use…

The Manipulation of Language and Propaganda in George Orwells 1984 Perpetual Propaganda and Total Surveillance George Orwell is consumed by the present-day language, specifically the abuse and improper use of English. He wishes to increase public awareness of how language has the power in politics to conceal the truth and deceive the community. He does…