Marxist Approach To George Orwell's 1984

Governmental power and Sexuality are abstract notions that are vulnerable to the delicate exchange of power. Winton and Julia challenge this status quo in such a fashion that they become a threat to this fragile infrastructure. The combination of Marxist and Feminist critical theory lens will allow aspects of the material, through analysis, to uncover a depth to George Orwell’s 1984 that had been unobtained. Marxist theory will help extrapolate the answers to the questions: what is more dangerous conformity or individuality? What is gained by the Winston in his journey to freedom? Feminist theory develops how Julia’s Eve persona is dangerous to Big Brother’s control.
III. Major Points
• Big Brother controls though exploiting conforming traits in the populace. Who is it really benefiting?: -Doublethink: What is it? Why is it dangerous? - Information censorship: Why is this relevant? Technology: How is it used? -Effects of Winton’s actions • Eve
Who are these decisions really made to help? This Marxist view will allow me to decode differing methods used by Big Brother to decipher why each ploy was not only used but also who was it going to ultimately benefit. It will also help to discern what is more dangerous conformity or individuality and who is it dangerous towards. “There are two reasons why the Party seeks to coerce people into deceiving themselves into ideological conformity: to prevent the emergence of alternative ideologies and to enjoy controlling their thought processes by sadistically implicating them in destroying their own freedom and rationality” (Martin 328). Winston’s journey to disassociate himself from the total control of the government sets off a series of highly impactful and disturbing events that ultimately end in his capture, so we are forced to ask is better to try even if you fail or is it better to stay safe and not question