What are some themes of the book 1984 by George Orwell?

Answer 1

It seems like you havent read it :) Read at least the wikipedia article (and when you will have time, read the book. It is really good.)

Answer 2

1984 by George Orwell

THEMES

Major Theme

The major theme is the horror of totalitarianism. The entire novel paints a horrifying picture of what a fanatical, state- controlled society can do to the individual.

Minor Theme

The minor theme is that love overcomes the feelings of alienation and loneliness. Both Winston and Julia are at first depicted as lonely, isolated, and miserable, a state of existence that Big Brother encourages. When Julia and Winston fall in love, they are bound together as allies, and their alienation vanishes. The fact that the couple falls in love and makes love becomes a political act against the Party, and they are both punished as a result of their love. Big Brother, however, does not succeed in destroying Winston's feelings of love for Julia.

http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pm198407.asp


STUDY GUIDES

These links will give you a summary of the book, character analysis, plot and much more, so that you will be able to answer literary questions.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/1984/

http://www.bookrags.com/notes/1984/index.htm

http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pm198402.asp

http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/titles/1984

http://www.pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/barrons/198402.asp

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/1984.id-90.html

http://litsum.com/1984/

http://www.novelguide.com/1984/index.html

http://www.jiffynotes.com/

http://summarycentral.tripod.com/1984.htm

http://www.awerty.addr.com/19842.html

http://www.bookwolf.com/Free_Booknotes/1984_by_George_Orwell/1984_by_george_orwell.html


1984 - The Movie

http://www.newspeakdictionary.com/go-movie.html

Additional Resources

Welcome to Charles' George Orwell Links

On this site you'll find the best of Orwell's essays and books as well as reviews, news articles and images. In addition, there are hundreds of links to other Orwell web sites.

http://www.netcharles.com/orwell/

Answer 3

Freedom, repression and language are the main themes i can remember. It has been some time since I read it!

Answer 4

Even the slowest reader could finish this book in a couple days without even trying very hard.

What's your excuse for not reading it?

Answer 5

Loss of freedom.
Loss of individuality.
Abuse of power.
Not doing your homework.