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1984: Summary - College Essays

1984: Summary

This is my summary of the book, 1984. Many major ideas, conflicts and themes are introduced. We are shown how the earth has changed, into 3 main continents. we are also introduced to the main character and how he fits into the new world. Also we are shown how the computer age has taken over peoples’ minds. The language is easy to understand, it has not really changed much over time. It seems like there is nothing left after nuclear war, just ruins remaining. We are introduced to Tom Parsons which Winston is contrasted with. The city is very drab.
The Golden country that he dreams about is definitely a release or a freedom from the drabness of London. Also from the party. We are ...

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a bond when it comes to sexuality that the party can’t control, even thought the party rejects sexual relationships between its members. Sexual experience is no longer allowed in the society and Winston longs for one. He confesses in his Diary about his last experience but it does not help. We find he has faith in the proles and there ability to revolt. It is hard to set up a revolt with the thought police detecting every thought. Winston reaches a crises with the thought police.
He is ready for Julia but is worried about a possible trap. His negative approach to life and his sexual frustration make him ready anyhow. Once he commits to her he can’t go back and he is committing though crimes. This may be the beginning of the end. He was happy to find that she was not a virgin and had previous affairs. His idea of revolt is changed and he now is enjoying being corrupted. Julia takes charge of the relationship, showing her aggressiveness. She does not believe in Winston’s ideas on ...

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Added: 3/10/2006 04:54:38 PM
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