1984

Summary Chapter 1 and 2

We are introduced to Winston Smith the main character of the story.

Works at Ministry of truth. Ministry of truth is one of four

government buildings in destroyed London, the main city of Airstrip

One, a province of Oceania. Year is 1984 and three contries are at

war, Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. Oceania is run by the party whose

leader is Big Brother. Winston is sick of his life in the ruined city

and decides to keep a diary. This is against the law in Oceania. He

felt his feelings begin to hate Emmanuel Goldstein, leader of the

enemy party. He also spots O'Brien, a party leader whose eyes he

see's a bit of political sympthy. See's young girl who he dislikes.

He feels it is only a matter of time before his though crimes are

detected. A knock at the door he thinks is police. Mrs. Parsons, his

neighbor is at the door and asked him to unclog a sink. He does it

but smells sweat all over the apartment. Mrs. Parsons is a follower

of party doctrine and a fellow employee at the ministry. The children

are members of Spies, a youth that encourages spying and telling

on traitors, including parents. Winston is revolted. He returns home

and writes a couple more minutes before going back to work. He

remenbers a dream where O'Brien tole him he would meet him in a place

wher there is no darkness. He washes his hands and hides the diary

Reaction

Major ideas, conflicts and themes are introduced. We are shown how

the earth has changed, into 3 main contenients. we are also

introduced to the main character and how he fits into the new world.

Also we are shown how the computer age has taken over peoples minds.

The language is easy to understand, it has not really changed much

over time. Seems like nothing left after nuclear war, just ruins

remaining. We are introduced to Tom Parsons which Winston is