1984 Book Report
TYPED, COMPLETE SENTENCES in SUMMARY and THEME
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Title: 1984
Author: George Orwell
Main Characters:
Winston Smith: main protagonist, rebels against Big Brother, in love with Julia. In the beginning, he is very nervous about being a rebel, as shown by his fear of writing in the journal. As the story progresses, he becomes more confident in his rebellion, as shown by the quick confidence in the answers he gives O’Brien during the meeting at O’Brien’s house. However, he becomes broken in the end, after he is betrayed and tortured by O’Brien.
Julia: protagonist, Winston’s lover and fellow rebel, through Winston’s eyes, she first appears as rude and completely devoted to Big Brother. …show more content…
He starts by writing his rebellion in a journal, but continuing to move about his everyday life to appear normal. However, once he receives a letter from Julia stating “I love you”, Winston begins meeting with her and they quickly become lovers. They begin to seek out the rumored Brotherhood, a group of people rebelling against Big Brother. They are approached by O’Brien, one of Winston’s co-workers. O’Brien first appears to be their ally, giving them information about the Brotherhood. However, it is revealed that O’Brien was just trying to find rebels and Winston and Julia are taken to the Ministry of Love, where they are tortured mentally and physically until both Winston and Julia break and betray each other in hopes of preserving his/her own …show more content…
When Julia and Winston are caught together in the room, the glass paperweight is broken by the troops. the breaking represents that Julia and Winston’s relationship is broken and will never be whole again.
Room 101: Room 101 is a room for torture in the Ministry of Love. It is heavily feared and before Winston is subjected to its cruelties, he watches other prisoners pale at the mention of the name. He watches other prisoners beg and scream to be given anything but. It is also in Room 101 that Winston breaks and betrays Julia.
Archetypes:
An archetype situation in the story is when Winston breaks, shouting “Do it to Julia.”, in Room 101. Throughout the novel, Winston represents a natural human desire for freedom and love. However, when his drive and rebellion is broken, so is the faith of the reader in the nature of his character.
Conflicts/Issues Highlighted:
Winston’s opposition to Big Brother’s power is a major conflict. Throughout the story, Winston is constantly finding himself at odds with the government’s strict, socialist control. Winston represents freedom and love while Big Brother and the Inner Party represent cruelty and
Paper copy for new DUE WHEN YOU WALK INTO CLASS!
Old Log
Title: 1984
Author: George Orwell
Main Characters:
Winston Smith: main protagonist, rebels against Big Brother, in love with Julia. In the beginning, he is very nervous about being a rebel, as shown by his fear of writing in the journal. As the story progresses, he becomes more confident in his rebellion, as shown by the quick confidence in the answers he gives O’Brien during the meeting at O’Brien’s house. However, he becomes broken in the end, after he is betrayed and tortured by O’Brien.
Julia: protagonist, Winston’s lover and fellow rebel, through Winston’s eyes, she first appears as rude and completely devoted to Big Brother. …show more content…
He starts by writing his rebellion in a journal, but continuing to move about his everyday life to appear normal. However, once he receives a letter from Julia stating “I love you”, Winston begins meeting with her and they quickly become lovers. They begin to seek out the rumored Brotherhood, a group of people rebelling against Big Brother. They are approached by O’Brien, one of Winston’s co-workers. O’Brien first appears to be their ally, giving them information about the Brotherhood. However, it is revealed that O’Brien was just trying to find rebels and Winston and Julia are taken to the Ministry of Love, where they are tortured mentally and physically until both Winston and Julia break and betray each other in hopes of preserving his/her own …show more content…
When Julia and Winston are caught together in the room, the glass paperweight is broken by the troops. the breaking represents that Julia and Winston’s relationship is broken and will never be whole again.
Room 101: Room 101 is a room for torture in the Ministry of Love. It is heavily feared and before Winston is subjected to its cruelties, he watches other prisoners pale at the mention of the name. He watches other prisoners beg and scream to be given anything but. It is also in Room 101 that Winston breaks and betrays Julia.
Archetypes:
An archetype situation in the story is when Winston breaks, shouting “Do it to Julia.”, in Room 101. Throughout the novel, Winston represents a natural human desire for freedom and love. However, when his drive and rebellion is broken, so is the faith of the reader in the nature of his character.
Conflicts/Issues Highlighted:
Winston’s opposition to Big Brother’s power is a major conflict. Throughout the story, Winston is constantly finding himself at odds with the government’s strict, socialist control. Winston represents freedom and love while Big Brother and the Inner Party represent cruelty and