Humanistic Behavior

What look on humanity and human nature, if any, can be seen through this book, 1984?

1984 examines a future under the rule of a totalitarian society. One of the unique notes about Orwell’s 1984, is the views that Orwell presents on humanity, and human nature. Orwell presents humanity as divided into two sides- the dominant, and the submissive, with few quickly-eradicated anomalies in between. Human nature, however, is universal, and all humans are shown to be, no matter how deep inside, willing to hurt others for their own gain. It’s a horrible thought to think about, but it’s true. We’ve all done it whether we know it or not. Wilson finds that his morality is, in his view, flawed, and is able to accept the morality of the Party as a replacement.

Much of 1984 is a reflection on human nature, humanity, and their allowance of deception, and human suffering. Wilson is made a reflection of humanity, by making his very specific case only one in many shown by the existence of the Ministry of Love, and their obviously long-practiced and refined methods of brainwashing.

In the beginning, human nature is mostly viewed through the subject of forbidden love, and the weird and awkward relationship between Wilson and Julia. However, the rather gross physical description of Wilson shows the darkness of human nature shown by his relations with Julia.

The lust Wilson feels towards Julia at first is an example of the beginning glimpses of human nature as being fairly dark underneath. This is compounded by the initial description of Julia’s character. As Julia is supposed to be pure, symbolized by the red sash she wears as a member of the local abstinence section, and she is described to be fairly attractive. Wilson’s thoughts during one of the daily Hate sessions, however, turn even darker. If in this beginning, Julia is shown as a somewhat positive example of humanity, and human nature, Wilson is shown as a clearly distruptive one...

However, as soon as Julia acquires plays an actual part in this story, it turns out she has some flaws as well. The biggest one is that she is seen as..well, a whore to the public. She admits to sleeping with a zillion men, while being active with the abstinence group. What she says, contrasting with what she does, it shows a very different side of her.

Human nature is most revealed, however, through Winston’s time at the Ministry of Love. Winston’s torture