1. A Marxist Reading of 1984
This overarching theme of the downtrodden masses versus the empowered elite minority is constant throughout the narrative, thus leaving the novel openly suitable for analysis from the Marxist perspective of literary theory. ... This essay is trying to carry out a predominantly Marxist reading of the book, since there are several points in which it is worth making comparisons. ... Big Brother acts as the enigmatic leader of The Party, and his presence is constant in one form or another: his face (which is described in the novel as being remarkably similar to that of former Russian dictator Jose...
- Word Count: 1916
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Graduate