Nineteen EightyFour
Novel by
George
Orwell
Introduction
George Orwell wrote two hugely influential
novels: Animal Farm (1944), a satire that
allegorically depicted Joseph Stalin’s betrayal of the
Russian Revolution of 1917, and Nineteen Eightyfour (1949), a chilling warning against
totalitarianism. The latter deeply impressed readers
with ideas that entered mainstream culture in a way
achieved by few books.
He was a man of strong
opinions who addressed some of
the major political movements
of his times, including
imperialism, fascism and
communism.
Famous Quotes
“Who controls the past controls the
future. Who controls the present
controls the past.”
― George Orwell, 1984
“Every generation imagines itself
to be more intelligent than the one
that went before it, and wiser than
the one that comes after it.”
― George Orwell
“In a time of deceit telling the
truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
Table of
Contents!
Characters
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Winston Smith
Julia ,
O'Brien,
Big Brother
Mr. Charrington,
Emmanuel Goldstein.
About the Novel
1984 is a dystopian novella by George Orwell
published in 1949, which follows the life of Winston
Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is
frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and
its ominous ruler Big Brother.‘ Big Brother’ controls
every aspect of people’s lives. It has invented the
language ‘Newspeak’ in an attempt to completely
eliminate political rebellion; created ‘Thoughtcrimes’
to stop people even thinking of things considered
rebellious. The party controls what people read,
speak, say and do with the threat that if they disobey,
they will be sent to the dreaded Room 101 as a
looming punishment.
Contents of This Book
Here’s what you’ll find the main topics disscucussed in 1984:
1. Dictatorship-Dictatorship is one of the major themes of the novel, 1984. It presents the type of
government where even the head of the government is unknown to the public. This theme serves as a
warning to the people because such regime unleashes publicity to make people believe in the lies
presented by the government.
2. Propaganda-Propaganda is another major theme of 1984. The novel clearly shows the way
propaganda is used to control people, along with its impacts and pitfalls. Orwell has presented this
theme through an organized propaganda machine of the Ministry of Truth in Oceania.
3. Subversion of Love and Feelings-Another theme of 1984 is the subversion of love and feelings. It
means that the people are taught not to love, and to curb their feelings or any passions of love.
4. Political Loyalty-Political loyalty is another overarching theme that pervades 1984. It is present from
the beginning to the end of the novel. Winston Smith is a loyal employee, yet he harbors thoughts
against the Party and questions most of the information he is asked to feed.
Symbolism
Big Brother
Big brother is a figure that’s often
seen throughout the city. He’s the
face of the party and can be
considered a manifestation of The
Party’s values.
Telescreens
The telescreens symbolize The Party’s
constant monitoring of the people as
well as being a means of spreading
propaganda. They also reveal how The
Party exploits technology instead of
using it for the good of society.
Message
Orwell wrote 1984 to warn
readers about the
dangers of
totalitarianism and
authoritarianism. His
novel explores the
tactics totalitarian
regimes use to hold
power and control and
how they impact the
wellbeing of society
and individuals.
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