Juxtaposition In 1984

For this dystopian novel, the introduction of the story and the explanation of the conditions of it’s society is done through the description of its environment. The connection between the perception of the daytime and lesser desired circumstances help to display the premise of the environment of 1984. By associating contradicting connotations between the “shining” sun and “harsh blue” sky and colorful posters that were “plastered” (Orwell 2) everywhere, the narrator's disdain for the government's impact on the natural environment is established. The juxtaposition of the environment and its contents conceptualizes the prominent role in everyday citizens’ lives in the world of 1984. Contradictory toward the protection, safety, and organization

Instead of living according to each parameter separately, the structure of the concept’s presentation suggests that each parameter simultaneously occurs at any given moment in time. The disposition of the word life in relations to its components establishes that those are all part of living in that dystopian world, but also that doing all completes that expected life and that life is quite collective and controlled. No one aspect of living is greater than or lesser than the other; each part, combined, represents the whole societal standard of living while exemplifying the control of government over its citizens. Within this passage occurs a reference to previously mentioned surveillance technology, put in place by the government; the technology’s power, in conjunction with the government’s power, grows in strength in this passage as it is used to suppress the individuality within its citizens. Winston’s recognition of his observed lifestyle summarizes the unity in conformity that the 1984 society has as well. Individuality has no recognition in the passage, therefore, individuality has no place in that environment. Submission towards the government is the only feasible way of survival, as presented in this

The oily and sickly (5) nature of the drink, as a description, appears first; however, the drink mimics the behaviors as a medicine pertaining to the sickness of society. Soon after, positive connotations become associated with the effects of the drink. For Winston to participate in ingesting a drink described as such, the perspective the extent of oppression placed on his character further develops, which is enough so that he must turn to painful methods of a more “cheerful” (Orwell 5) relief. Irony becomes present as Winston’s discontent with his environment, socially and physically, causing him to resort to physically painful methods for mental relief. At that moment the physical aspects that Winston experiences worsen by his intentional behavior. Besides the relief of mental anguish, developed by drinking the gin, the control he possesses in the situation is revealed. In this dystopian society with tight government control, the small action of willfully ingesting alcohol gives its citizens a false sense of control, as no progression towards an individual’s environment, contributions toward their community, or physical benefit arises from the purposeful