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‘1984’ was written between the years of 1947-48, only 2-3 years after the end of World War II. This conflict of immense proportions, the outcome of which was critical to the survival of democracy, inspired George Orwell to consider the tenuousness of the people’s rule.
There is a range of themes one should consider when analyzing George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’, such as technology and the past.
George Orwell opens his stunning novel ‘1984’ novel by telling the reader that the “clocks were striking thirteen”. If this isn’t an opening line for the ages, I don’t know what is.
There are many characters in George Orwell’s ‘1984’, such as Winston Smith, Julia, O’Brien, and the likes of the Big Brother figure.
‘1984’ by George Orwell follows Winston Smith, who attempts to fight back against a totalitarian Party that rules Oceania and his entire life.