1984 Analysis. The novel is set in the year 1984. Winston Smith, an Outer Party member living in the ruins of London,

  The novel develops several themes, most prominently Phycological Manipulation. The Party uses many forms of phycological stimuli on its subjects to make them incapable of independent thought. A telescreen is installed in the home of every citizen of Oceania, blaring out propaganda at all times, and at the same times monitors behaviour of the citizens. The Party also invents political enemies, so that the citizens could vent their frustration and anger them.

  The use of language in 1984 is simple, containing only easily understandable words, and simple sentence structures. Orwell also uses a large deal of irony in 1984, most notably in naming the Ministries of Oceania. For example, the Ministry of Peace wages war, and the Ministry of Truth falsifies historical facts.  Another instance of irony in 1984 would be when Winston reads the Party textbooks, which tells schoolchildren of the atrocities that the capitalists commit, though the Inner Party members is doing exactly the same thing, maybe worse.

  I personally feel that this novel is a somewhat strong warning to us about our future, and that it would be a pity if interpreted as another example of Communist barbarity.  The novel has enlightened me about the dangers of pure power and totalitarianism. It gives me chills as I look into a future that has history written and re-written, until the date of the year became uncertain.