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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Predictions for "1984" Part 2


  1. At this point in the novel 1984 (approaching Part 2) there is a question of where the narrative of Winston Smith’s will go. There is a chance George Orwell’s story will reflect that of Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games trilogy where the protagonist becomes the leader of a nation-wide rebellion. In chapter 8, Winston finds that the lowest class, the Proles, could potentially overthrow the government if they chose to do so. This route proves unlikely, for Proles are unconscious and uncaring of political actions. The second move the book may take is the uneventful-account-of-misery plot where a character, like Winston, describes their horrible life in intolerable conditions where no definitive plot is created. The novel is simply an account of an individual through everyday life. I have trouble believing this second theory because the formatting of the book appears that exposition lies in Part 1 and more action will be seen in Part 2. My personal prediction for the story would be that Winston spirals into a hopeless depression (he’s already mostly there) that leads to a quiet case of insanity and he is eventually vaporized by the Thoughtpoilce after someone finds out about his diary-keeping. Despite this being possible, I am most partial to the first option of potential plot direction. This is because it appears Winston is becomingly increasingly comfortable being insubordinate, like with visiting the junk-shop a second time and claiming he would like to keep photographs from the Minitrue. Winston claims his views on history are “right” and thus he must “[defend]” (81) the Party-members from Big Brother. Thus I find he will try to incite rebellion.
  2. I have a sinking feeling that Winston will be killed off by the close of the novel. This could mean that he attempts a rebellion, it backfires, and he is quietly vaporized. 
  3. Going off of the “protagonist becomes the leader of a nation-wide rebellion” plot I think that Winston’s rebellion will have to involve other people. O’Brien has been portrayed as very important to Winston and I think if Winston is able to get him alone the two could talk and O’Brien could divulge his anger while Winston confesses his keeping a diary.
  4. There is much mention of the sexual repression Winston experiences so I predict that Winston will undergo an awakening of sorts. I have a hunch that Winston will encounter a female character that also wants to rebel and she will become a partner-in-crime and possible romantic interest. 

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