PHILOSOPHICAL RELEVANCE The theme of individuality is prevalent in the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four as stated in the following quotes. For example, the first quote describes the main character, Winston as “...the meagerness of his body merely emphasized by the blue overalls which were the uniform of the party.” The context of the quote expresses that all citizens of the Party must have to dress according to the authority of the Party. Already this quote brings into perspective the rules of the totalitarianism society that constantly appears in the novel. Having to dress a certain way removes the freedom and thus personality of an individual and erases the sense of uniqueness and individuality. This quote uses both diction and imagery to describe …show more content…
Again the mentality of compliance with the orthodoxy is established throughout; instead of Winston having the freedom to believe what he wants, it seems as though he is brainwashed to adhere to what is right as declared by the Party. Through diction and tone, the portrayal of the scenario causes Winston to instinctively conform to everyone’s actions thus leading to the conclusion that a uniformed ideology is spread throughout the …show more content…
No emotion was pure because everything was mixed up with fear and hatred.” After experiencing what Winston described as “rebellion” alongside Julia, he then has a moment in which he cannot decipher his feelings towards Julia or towards the act of rebellion committed by the duo. As Winston had stated, because of the constant hatred and fear incited by Big Brother he has trouble determining his real pure emotions versus those implemented by the Party. Through diction, the word “pure” brings the idea that sincere emotion is difficult to