What is the theme in 1984 by George Orwell?

Answer 1

Freedom and enslavement or free will. Found this answer from the following website...i think you need to pay money to view more: http://www.directessays.com/viewpaper/8488.html = 1984 thematic statements = The thematic statements chosen from the novel 1984 have a lot to do with the policies and way of life in the George Orwell novel. They reflect the story's bleak image of life and the type of world that Winston lives in. Three of the thematic statements chosen are the names of chapters in The Book, and are the main phrases of the Party. The first thematic statement and Party phrase is "War is Peace." (Pg. 26) This applies to the novel because in that society war is important because it creates jobs. If war ended the standard of living would drop. This statement applies only to this novel. In life I feel that war has never been peace and it never will be peace. War is never portrayed as peace in television, movies or books. Orwell makes the society of Oceania seem even more cold by using this as one of the Party's main phrases. This must have been Orwell's goal when he wrote such a phrase. The second thematic statement and Party phrase is "Ignorance is Strength." (Pg. 165) This applies to the novel because it promotes the thought that all people should blindly follow Big Brother without thinking at all. The people are stronger as a large group who does not question Big Brother.

Answer 2

The three world powers, Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia are in constant conflict so that their populations don't become comfortable enough to become politically-minded and overthrow them. Some of the main conflicts are:

Character vs. Society

• This is a conflict because Winston does not believe in the Society that he lives in.
• As well it is a conflict becasue he does not trust his society, therefore he is always conscience of what he does etc.

Character vs. Character

• This is another conflict because Winston and Julia are so different
• Julia is adventurous and bold while Winston is timid and shy

Answer 3

The theme is of a Dystopia-type world which has been destroyed by war, lies, and, of course, the Party. It's a dark film which shows the horrors of, what George Orwell intended it to show, Stalinism (an evil form of Communism). This is demonstrated by the dictation of Big Brother. It follows a character named Winston Smith as he starts to question the Party and the society which he lives in. However, these questions soon lead to actions and Winston finds himself in the grasp of the Party's true cold, evil and twisted grasp.

Dystopia

1. n. An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.

Answer 4

the main theme is that power brings out the worst in everybody.

Answer 5

wouldn't know.. i wasnt alive then