Despotism In 1984 George Orwell
At the beginning of the novel Winston is obedient, he is trying to survive in his society, but all the while doubtful, questioning, and hateful towards Big Brother. He knew things weren't right, but didn't know why or how. He knew that he couldn't be the only one that hated the party, but felt as if he could never again connect to anyone in the world ever again to ask such a personal question. Winston only cares about two people in the world one of which is Julia, she is an engineer where Winston works, Winston hates Julia mainly because of the fact that he wants her but can’t have her. He is also afraid that she will turn him into the thought police. The other individual that Winston is intrigued by is O’Brien who is a boss which is much higher up than Winston’s
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One of the fundamental propositions provided by Orwell’s classic 1984 is the convoluted relationship between “oppression” and “repression”. His literary devices go into explicit detail in describing how such despotism affects the human apparatus, causing an organized chaos amongst society. Winston Smith is used as a living transition to display the influence of this societal pressure and how it’s usage of fear for controlling a population will ultimately veer back and result in the untimely disruption of an illusion of peace. Unlike the majority of his peers, Winston has become rather apprehensive towards his surroundings. Through his window, Winston has clear view of the four governing branches of the party. Every day, every moment he dare to peer outside, he is met by the glaring facade of these buildings. “War is Peace”, one calls, “Freedom is Slavery”, “Ignorance is Strength”. Perhaps it is this constant reminder of such brutal societal injustice that churns the recalcitrant spark in his belly to a fully fledged fire. He begins to realize that he is oppressed, and as a result, commencing a feeling of disdain for his repression. His lack of understanding for
One of the fundamental propositions provided by Orwell’s classic 1984 is the convoluted relationship between “oppression” and “repression”. His literary devices go into explicit detail in describing how such despotism affects the human apparatus, causing an organized chaos amongst society. Winston Smith is used as a living transition to display the influence of this societal pressure and how it’s usage of fear for controlling a population will ultimately veer back and result in the untimely disruption of an illusion of peace. Unlike the majority of his peers, Winston has become rather apprehensive towards his surroundings. Through his window, Winston has clear view of the four governing branches of the party. Every day, every moment he dare to peer outside, he is met by the glaring facade of these buildings. “War is Peace”, one calls, “Freedom is Slavery”, “Ignorance is Strength”. Perhaps it is this constant reminder of such brutal societal injustice that churns the recalcitrant spark in his belly to a fully fledged fire. He begins to realize that he is oppressed, and as a result, commencing a feeling of disdain for his repression. His lack of understanding for