1984 written by George Orwell is an insightful fiction novel that explores the issues of communism and totalitarianism. George Orwell published the novel in 1949. In 1949, NATO was signed by twelve countries and the People's Republic of China was officially proclaimed by Mao Zedong. This novel was published a year before the official start of the Cold War. This allows for a complex and futuristic theme, the cold complications and concerns of communism and totalitarianism. Orwell does a perfect job exploring the theme through Winston's eyes, Orwell uses both third and first person throughout the novel. The living conditions of the average citizen are terrible and miserable. Winston lives an average life working for INGSOC and following the government's strict rules. So when a girl named Julia enters his life, he breaks the rules and begins a love affair with her that is against the law. Due to tight government and a meeting with O'Brien to join the Brotherhood, Winston finds himself in a terrible situation. After that, the story becomes full of suspense and it is difficult to put the novel down. The novel is simply brilliant in exploring the hidden secrets of communism and totalitarianism before they were actually implemented. Throughout 1984, various ideas appear throughout the novel, leading one to wonder if George Orwell has ever seen the future and is capable of doing so. to apply them to history. Here's a quote that really stands out: "Cut off from contact with the outside world and the past, the Oceanian citizen is like a man in interstellar space, who has no way of knowing which way is up and which is down." down. » (Orwell 198). Due to the limitations and resources that INGSOC cuts, the citizens of Oc...... middle of paper ......dictate the consequences of communism before they actually happen. His novel makes the case for stopping what is happening and preventing it from actually starting. Orwell creates a fictional story that explains the consequences while tugging at the readers' heartstrings. Once the main character, Winston, and his curiosity are nurtured in front of the audience, they begin to feel for the character, through this connection. Watching Winston grow into a rebel, we realize how depressing water putting out fire really is. Fortunately, this fictional story is not applicable to the real world. When you read this, make sure you follow the slow parts, this will help keep all ideas clear. Also, never get your hopes up due to the depressing end result. 1984 is an incredibly insightful novel that explores the theme of communism and totalitarianism.