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George Orwells 1984 - Essay

George Orwells 1984

In George Orwell’s 1984, the story takes place in London, Airstrip One, formally called England, before it joined with North America, South America and some small European countries to form Oceania. The political system is known as Ingsoc, this consists of Big Brother, the Inner Party, the Outer Party, and the working class. The basic plot in 1984 is a simple one; it follows a man through his struggles to rationalize his existence in an upside down world.
Winston Smith is the main protagonist. Winston works in the Ministry of Truth, which is concerned with news, entertainment, education, and the fine arts. He is employed in the Records Department, where he writes and rewrites ...

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sort of individual and different then most people. He finally expresses it on paper. Then he feels rage, because he's jealous of Julia. Then he feels hope, because he's part of a group doing the right thing. Then, he feels hope, but he's not happy. This is after he's captured. Then, he's resistant to the captures, and thinks they can never get to him. When he faces his greatest fear, rats, his spirit is broken. Then, he goes into realization that he loves Big Brother.
One of the two minor characters is Julia. “She was a bold-looking girl of about twenty-seven, with thick dark hair, a freckled face, and swift, athletic movements.” She also works in the Ministry of Truth for the Fiction Department. She helps to write pornographic literature that is sold to the lower society; this is ironic because she wears a red sash around her waist to signify her commitment to the Junior Anti-Sex League. She is actively involved in many community services. When she and Winston ...

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Added: 8/30/2008 11:50:57 AM
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