1984 BY, GEORGE ORWELL

EXPLANATION

• Winston smith works for thr ministry of truth, where they rewrtie history.
• He lives in oceania, which is ruled by an oppressive government known as the Party.
• he secretly hates the party and wants To Rebel, but is afraid he 's being watched.
• Even thoughts can make you a criminal, as thoughtcrime can get you taken away.
• Big brother, the party 's omniscient leader, has his image plastered everywhere.

PERSONAL REVIEW

• I thought it was pretty good, and really well written.
• The story was intriguing, and you were always on edge.
• Winston was a good relatable main protagonist.
• I'd recommend it to anyone who likes dystopian novels.

SIGNIFICANCE OF TITLE

• The year is supposedly 1984, but no one knows for sure.
• The party rewrites the past so the real date isn't known.
• Winston tries to find out what the resl date is.
• However most books have been burned.
• Also the older generation has mostly been killed off.

CREATIVE PROJECT

• I made a two minute hate video.
• The two minute hate lets the people use all their anger.
• They use all their anger of living under the party and direct it at enemies.
• People will yell and scream, some will even attack the telescreens.
• The party uses it to brainwash its populace.

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE

• Can the government change history and the date?
• Government control, regulation, and surveillance.
• Breaking people to the point where they can't think independently.
• Making a language where rebellious thoughts can't be put into words.
• Torture.

ANALYSIS OF MAIN CHARACTER

• Winston smith works for the ministry of truth.
• He rewrites newspapers to glorify the party.
• Secretly he hates the government.
• One day he writes down in a book, down with big brother.
• He then is paranoid the thought police will catch him.

TRUTHS ABOUT HUMAN NATURE

• All people want to be free.
• Everyone has their breaking point.
• People will give up everything for freedom.