Have you ever imagined living in a dystopian world where the Party rules with an iron fist and there is no way for freedom? Would you oppress such a life and question the oppressive regime? In the novel 1984, Winston Smith is such a person, a middle-aged man who has a rebellious spirit and dares to change the way the Party accepts their responsibilities and power (Orwell, n. d.). This man works in a Ministry of Truth, where he changes historical records so that the Party can use them for their propaganda. However, deeply inside, Winston seeks freedom and the hidden truth.
1984 is the setting, and the events take place in the Airstrip One (London), which is under the oppressive rule of Oceania. The giant posters portraying Big Brother are located everywhere, and this is the symbol of the all-knowing and controlling Party (Orwell, n. d.). Each step of a person is under control, as there are many telescreens. As a result, paranoia and fear are seen. This atmosphere is explained by the genre of the book – dystopian novel. This book reveals the themes of total control, propaganda, loss of individuality, and the role of propaganda in shaping views. The main events in the novel take place in the future, and this book explores the impact of the banning of independent thought on society.
Lastly, the reader of the book is forced to overcome the dark aspects of human beings while reading the book. This novel warns about the threat of totalitarianism and the role of independence and truth in views shaping. George Orwell wrote this book to remind people about the role of freedom, the ability to express your thoughts and be free of choice. Lastly, this book encourages us to fight for the future, rights, and freedom.
Reference
Orwell, G. (n. d.). 1984. Planet eBook.