George Orwell 1984 Research Paper

Brianna McGrew
Lovelady 2nd
1984 Research Essay
3/17/15
Don’t Forget, You’re Being Watched Orwell wrote a book called, 1984, a story based around a man named Winston. Just like his peers, he conforms to society until he gets an idea. He buys a diary to write all his ideas and feelings down. By buying this diary, he has already broken the law. By writing his thoughts and feelings down, he has agreed to surrender to death. His job is to delete the past and rewrite it without telling others around him that he is doing it. In the story, Winston meets a woman named Julia who rebels with him. This results in them going to Room 101 (a punishment by the government party) to face their worst nightmares. In the end, they are convinced that the Party …show more content…
A parent according to Somini has the ability to, “see if his son is texting while driving.” (Somini). In 1984, parents don’t have this ability. In fact, parents are afraid of their children in the story because the party uses the children against people who try to rebel. This is shown through the quote, “Power is tearing human minds to pieces and putting them together again in new shapes of your own choosing.” (Orwell 219). The quote explains how with a higher power, the Party or parents, can control anyone. In today’s society, parents are able to take control over their children.However in 1984, parents are the complete opposite; they are so afraid of being accused, by their children, of going against the party that parents just conform to the parties society. The Party is able to use children to help them catch those who try to go against the Party because children are easily taught how to do things.
Walking down a street, watching the sunset outside, or playing a soccer game, they are always watching. In 1984, written by George Orwell, the main character, Winston rebels against a controlling society wanting a perfect world. In this world, Winston is accompanied by Julia to rebel against the party in attempt to overthrow them. The world has no history and the people in it always are watched by the party. Surveillance is constantly advancing with every passing day. Webcams are being hacked and cameras placed in

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