An Introduction to 1984

The book 1984 was written by George Orwell in 1948 and was published in 1949 by Secker and Warburg. The book takes place in an absolute and totalitarian government that is suffocating its people by its many rules and guidelines. “The Party”, as it is known, is in completely control of everything. They have the final say in all aspects of politics, economy and daily life. This control over the people has only pined for more power and control up to the point where the government prohibits all forms of rebellion. Thinking of rebellion is the worst of all crimes, the constant vigilance and spying has the protagonist, Winston Smith at the edge of madness where he doesn't care whether he rebels or not, just to feel as if he had some freedom is what he wants and so do the people who live under “The Party's” rule.