1984 Reading Blog #2

In 1984, Winston expresses his hatred of the Party and of Big Brother.In the novel, Winston works at the Ministry of Truth where he alters historical records to enhance public approval of the Party. he Because he works at the Ministry of Truth, he recognizes that the government is just using false words so that the citizens will believe and follow Big Brother. Once he realizes this, he begins to wonder whether he would be happier without the Party's oppression. Winston expresses his thoughts of rebellion in his journal and to his girlfriend Julia, but never openly announces his ideas in fear that he would be arrested or killed by the Thought Police. Despite this, this is still protesting against the Party and Big Brother. Winston's rebellious thoughts are similar to current protests we discussed in class like Occupy Wall Street because both are fighting government pressure. In 1984, Winston rebels against the Party for freedom from its absolute control and regulation of the lives of its subjects. In a similar way, Occupy Wall Street is a current ongoing series of citizens protesting oppression of the common person by the wealthy. Both of these rebellious acts are in response to oppression by a powerful faction of some kind. They are different in that they are rebelling different kind of oppressions in the society.