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How Orwell uses the main character of Winston to illustrate the theme of the opression of humanity.

Date Submitted: 05/27/2004 03:11:28
Category: / Literature / Biographies
Length: 5 pages (1251 words)
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I have read the thought-provoking book "Nineteen Eighty Four" by George Orwell. George Orwell cleverly uses his main character Winston to illustrate the theme of the book, which is the oppression of humanity. Through the development of his main character, Orwell clearly illustrates this message. At the beginning of the book, Winston is an example of an oppressed human. He is not capable of feeling emotion or remembering things clearly. However, Winston has a feeling …

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…of the book Winston is oppressed, but through love he becomes a more rounded person and then he becomes oppressed after being released from the Ministry Of Love. There are only really three main characters, Winston, Julia and O'Brien, which helps you to focus on Winston's development and also the lack of symbolism makes it easier to focus on Winston. In my opinion this was an enjoyable book with interesting characters and a well-structured plot.

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