1984 (Orwell)

1984 (Orwell)

1. the title, that indicates the future’s year where the story’s events take place, is drifted by the inversion of the last two numbers of the year, in which he starts to writing the novel.

2. Newspeak is the official language of Oceania. It is a language that doesn't include the words that the Big Brother doesn't like, such as love and peace.

3. CHARACTERS

   • Winston Smith: protagonist
   • Julia: Winston's lover
   • Big Brother: ruler of Oceania
   • Goldstein: dangerous mysterious enemy

4. Doublethink is the manipulation of the mind by making people accept contradictions.

5. THEMES

   • Importance of memory and trust.
   • Abolishment of individuality and reality.
   • Satire against hierarchical societies.

6. STYLE AND TONE

   • Documentary realism
   • Parody and satire
   • Pessimistictone