One could argue that in 1984 the people of Oceania love Big Brother, yet he still maintains strict control. But it only appears as if the people love him, Big Brother and the government of Oceania are actually ruling by fear and manipulation. ... In 1984, the totalitarian government and the abstract figure of Big Brother are able to control a society of millions of people, using fear. ... The people of Oceania fear the government to such a great extent that there is no need for law in their society. ... This is how the government in Oceania has so much power. ...

• Word Count: 1025
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The relationship between Winston and Julia becomes a strong symbol in Orwell's 1984. Julia and Winston's relationship was a rebellious one towards the disliked Totalarian party of the Oceanic government, which was most interesting because they both worked for the government altering historical facts to fit the government's agenda. ... First, I would like to describe how Julia influenced Winston to externalize his anger towards the government of Oceania. ... Julia was a free spirited woman, who almost openly rebelled against the Oceanic government and their micro managing and con...

• Word Count: 589
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The book starts out by describing Oceania under a dictator. Winston Smith is the main character in the novel and he lives in Oceania formerly London. It becomes clear that he against the government. ... The government spreads propaganda that they are good and life will be better,it is not. ... He starts begging for death so that he has no way of hurting the government. ...

• Word Count: 1552
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School