Use Of Writing Techniques In 1984 By George Orwell

Lastly, George Orwell’s writing techniques help to emphasize the purpose of the novel. The author uses a distinctive writing style to create the dystopian atmosphere of “Oceania”. The descriptive language utilized, constructs the atmosphere of the story and allows the reader to connect and feel the vibrations of being confined in a society, like the protagonist of the story experiences. The organization of the novel includes sectioning the book into parts, followed by chapters as subheadings. Orwell’s use of chronology helps the reader to identify the gradual changes that occur in the characters, as well as the other elements of a classic novel. The narration of the novel is in third-person limited, but the story is being told in Winston Smith’s
After Winston finishes writing a diary entry, the narrator shares Winston’s internal dialogue: “He was already dead, he reflected. It seemed to him that it was only now, when he had begun to be able to formulate his thoughts, that he had taken the decisive step. The consequences of every act are included in the act itself. He wrote: Thoughtcrime does not entail death: thoughtcrime is death” (Orwell 30). Winston’s subconscious thoughts are the results of the circumstances he encounters. Constantly being expected to be obedient, breaking away from the rules and regulations of the “Party” makes him feel rebellious and creating a sense of individuality from others. Moreover, Orwell use’s language such as imagery to communicate a strong meaning. The use of this literary device helps the reader to create visual representations within their minds. Orwell’s use of this technique allows a more clear and realistic understanding of the characters. The “Party” holds Two Minute Hates where Emmanuel Goldstein’s face appears on the telescreen, and anger begins to erupt within the
The language used to illustrate Goldstein is not very pleasant. Being a part of a certain ethnicity entitles Goldstein to unconstructive words, and this is one of the author’s attempts to engrave a specific image of a character within the reader’s mind. Even though Goldstein was attempting for a better society, the overpowering and controlling government does not allow the citizens to recognize his viewpoint. Correspondingly, Henk Vynckier explores the topic of language abuse that Orwell tries to call attention to in 1984. The government of the dystopian society has sole control over language, but misuse it in a political perspective. Inventing the language “Newspeak” is another approach by the “Party” to confine its citizens from liberty. As Vynckier continues to critically analyze George Orwell’s 1984, he highlight’s “One of Orwell’s greatest contributions was his intense awareness of the abuse of language, particularly in the case when a euphemism is used to suggest the exact opposite of the truth” (Vynckier