Why did George Orwell name his book 1984?

Answer 1

Orwell's choice of titles has long been a matter of debate ; I , personally , feel that a number of factors were in play but the choice of a title is ultimately an author's prerogative . See the related link below to further information .

Answer 2

George Orwell (Real name Eric Blair) in his book "Nineteen Eighty-Four" wrote a cautionary tale about a government , 'Big Brother' , that perpetuated itself at the expense of the individual citizen , mind control , an Oligarchical ruling class and perpetual war . [Not a world far different from our own.]

Answer 3

By reading George Orwell's 1984 novel, he may feared that a totalitarian society will come true eventually. People may lose their freedom of speech, thoughts and feelings and these may be controlled by a single organisation or government. Just like how the society in 1984 is portrayed as where the party monitors every actions and speech of the people and have control of the people physically, emotionally and psychologically. Hence he may be trying to prevent such a situation from happening.

Answer 4

It is widely believed that Orwell simply reversed the order of the last two digits of the year 1948.

Answer 5

A precautionary tale warning against government/accidentally establishing a totalitarian society.

Answer 6

Georeg Orwell hypothesized that if society continued as it was going in his lifetime, by 1984, the world would become similar to the one illustrated in his book.