Literature Analysis 3

1984 by George Orwell

Thye year is 1984 and the main character, Winston Smith lives in London which is located in the country of Oceania. The world is divided into 3 main countries or parts: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia.  A group called the "party" controls everything in Oceania.  Everywhere Smith goes, the party can see him.  The party even controls the history and language of the country. They try to invent a new language called Newspeak which tries to get rid of every word that has to involve with politcal stuff.  Throughout the stroy Winston Smith tries to get rid of the party once and for all.

One of the themes of the story is similar to what we have been learning in class this whole year. The theme is technology can help but also hurt us. By using technology, the party can see everyone in the city.

The tone of 1984 is both happy and depressing at times.  It seems as if George Orwell tries to have you experience what Winston is experiencing throught the book.  Both the high points and the low points.

George Orwell uses Symbolism, Imagery and Allegorys.  When Winston drinks and smokes cigarettes, it symbolizes his way of excaping the "party".  The red armed prole woman represents freedom.  Everytime she sings Winston can see hope for the future.  "Big Brother" is the face of the party, he acts as reassurance and a trustworthy entity for many of the people. "The place where there is no darkness" is what Winston imagines in his dreams, it symbolizes Winstons fate.