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