2/12/2007
1984 - main character
The main character of this story was Winston Smith, Julia, and O’Brien. At the beginning of this story, Winston stood up for himself and he tried to fight against the tyrannical government. He never gave up what he thought it was right and he tried hard to go destroy the government. Unfortunately, towards the end he failed to destroy the government. The person who he thought was against the government was actually head of the party, and woman he loved betrayed him. Later, he was tortured by O’Brien and ended up giving up his own will. At the beginning I liked him but he ended up being same person like rest of the crowd. He gave up himself because he couldn’t overcome his fear. The main characters should be more strong and brave to overcome any hardships they face. Julia on the other hand, I didn’t like her from the beginning. The women in the stories are bad in most of the stories. When Julia betrayed Winston, I had pity for him. If they really loved each other, they shouldn’t betray. They should try everything to save the lover from danger. O’Brien was nice guy at the beginning and helped Winston. At the end, he betrays Winston and tortures him head to toes. I really don’t like antagonists who make main character weaker. In most stories protagonist grow by facing antagonist but this novel was really different. Protagonist gave up under power of antagonist. All these main characters show what true humans are like. Humans are dirty, selfish, and irresponsible. In stories authors make main characters grow stronger as they face challenges but average humans grow weaker as they face challenges. I think even animals are better than some of the humans.
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I don't agree with your opinion about the main characters.
First, your opinion was negative about Winston, but the way how Winston acts in the novel should be considered positively, because Winston actually did go against the government, but it was only not successfully driven. So, the part that you said, “Winston tried to go against the government.” is not correct. Also, even though it was only a try, it should be considered to be a good job.
Try is more important than what happened, as if comparing journey and destination. I think that Journey is more important, which is similar to trying, because life does not only have one destination. In life, there are many destinations, but journey to these destinations takes you to the real final destination. So, destinations, which are similar to what happens, are insignificant compared to the real final destination, which is driven by journeys.
I think that Winston did a good job, not only because he went against the government, but because he will affect people later on. Starting is not always easy, but Winston happened to be the starting point, which was unfortunate for him. Now, people who wanted to go against the government, will learn from Winston, and find a better way than what he did. So I think that Winston did a great job opening a passage to change people’s mind to have a new government.
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