In the book 1984, George Orwell portrays a seemingly utopian society though in fact it is a dystopian society. The leader of this seemingly utopian society goes by the name of Big Brother. Big Brother’s party follows through with law enforcement, law creation, and the employment of people in jobs. Taking place in Oceania, the Party works for Big Brother and keeps everyone in check through Telescreens, the ThoughtPolice, and other methods of watching him/her. If one does something wrong, depending on the extent, the person would either be punished or vaporized, making this system very similar to what we know as communism. The main character, Winston Smith, is very average and simple, yet curious, non-compliant, and has an appreciation of beauty
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By writing the diary, or even writing anything personal was already a huge offense. He then proceeds to write “Down with Big Brother” (Orwell 16). This is against the rules and should not be even considered for it is ThoughtCrime which is any opposition against Big Brother through unspoken acts or thoughts. By just doing this, he is committing himself to death (Orwell 11). Julia added to Winston’s downfall in this particular society by committing illegal acts such as love, kissing, and sex. Firstly, this is illegal, despite the fact that there are ‘no laws’. Julia states how the feeling after two people have sex fills one with energy and could ignite the flame for a rebellion and therefore it making it in a sense illegal when enjoyable (Orwell 121). In addition, Winston is already married to his wife, Katherine, but making love to her never appeared pleasurable to either one of them. Both Winston and Julia understand that what they are doing is wrong and Winston does wish that they were a “married couple of ten years’ standing.” (Orwell 127) Nevertheless, they continue to meet up and -accepting- that they are “stepping nearer to their graves” (Orwell 127). They do this not just for their love of each other but as a way to show their rebellion (Orwell 114-115). Along with many other crimes Winston committed, was “dealing with the free market”. “Party members were supposed not to go into ordinary shops” (Orwell …show more content…
When Winston and Julia hid in a room after spending the night together, Winston sees a rather large women, unlike women who are in a higher class in the Party, and he says that she is beautiful. He understands that she was like this from childbearing and viewed her as a figure of fertility and he still could recognize her “strong arms,… warm heart, and [her] fertile belly” (Orwell 197). He also notices the beauty of Syme’s personality. “Syme will be vaporized. He is too intelligent. He sees too clearly and speaks too plainly.” The Party does not like such people. One day he will disappear. It is written on his face.” (Orwell 51) Winston believes this and it does end up being true. He -notices- that Syme is unique and that he is intelligent but he sadly does not fit in well with society leading to his
By writing the diary, or even writing anything personal was already a huge offense. He then proceeds to write “Down with Big Brother” (Orwell 16). This is against the rules and should not be even considered for it is ThoughtCrime which is any opposition against Big Brother through unspoken acts or thoughts. By just doing this, he is committing himself to death (Orwell 11). Julia added to Winston’s downfall in this particular society by committing illegal acts such as love, kissing, and sex. Firstly, this is illegal, despite the fact that there are ‘no laws’. Julia states how the feeling after two people have sex fills one with energy and could ignite the flame for a rebellion and therefore it making it in a sense illegal when enjoyable (Orwell 121). In addition, Winston is already married to his wife, Katherine, but making love to her never appeared pleasurable to either one of them. Both Winston and Julia understand that what they are doing is wrong and Winston does wish that they were a “married couple of ten years’ standing.” (Orwell 127) Nevertheless, they continue to meet up and -accepting- that they are “stepping nearer to their graves” (Orwell 127). They do this not just for their love of each other but as a way to show their rebellion (Orwell 114-115). Along with many other crimes Winston committed, was “dealing with the free market”. “Party members were supposed not to go into ordinary shops” (Orwell …show more content…
When Winston and Julia hid in a room after spending the night together, Winston sees a rather large women, unlike women who are in a higher class in the Party, and he says that she is beautiful. He understands that she was like this from childbearing and viewed her as a figure of fertility and he still could recognize her “strong arms,… warm heart, and [her] fertile belly” (Orwell 197). He also notices the beauty of Syme’s personality. “Syme will be vaporized. He is too intelligent. He sees too clearly and speaks too plainly.” The Party does not like such people. One day he will disappear. It is written on his face.” (Orwell 51) Winston believes this and it does end up being true. He -notices- that Syme is unique and that he is intelligent but he sadly does not fit in well with society leading to his