1984

about the author

• George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903 and died on January 21, 1950
• Wrote 1984 in 1949
• Other famous books: Animal Farm, Homage to Catalonia, and The Road to Wigan Pier
• Real name is Eric Arthur Blair

Main characters

• Winston- Works for The Party, but also thinks that his life could be a lot better if Big Brother wasn't in charge
• Julia-Winston's girlfriend who agrees with most of his views of Big Brother
• O'Brien- Member of The Party that pretends to be part of The Brotherhood

Plot

• Winston's journal
• Julia loves Winston
• O'Brien tricks Winston
• Winston gets arrested and tortured.
• Winston becomes a supporter of Big Brother

Book information

• Symbols- Big Brother, Winston's Journal,
• Themes-Totalitarianism, fight for control, mind control.
• Truths- Ignorance is bliss, Sometimes people can't be trusted, anybody can be manipulated into thinking anything

MORE INFORMATION

• Controversial Issue- Totalitarianism and government control
• Significance of Title- this book from 1949 takes place in 1984
• Why was the book chosen?