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eric1996
eric1996
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What are the main themes in "1984"

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Posted by eric1996 on Saturday February 28, 2009 at 11:22 PM and tagged with 1984, theme.

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  1. danylyshen Teacher
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    1984 is one of the more important books of our time because of the following themes:

    1. One theme is about the control and repression of totalitarian governments. we should be wary of governments who wish to repress and control as Winston is repressed in the novel.

    2. The plight of the individual in repressive cultures and societies. Winston is an unhappy man looking for a society that he can believe in and exist in.

    3. How one man is isolated and alienated from himself, other people and his past. Winston experiences all of these.

    There are many others. Check here to see the enotes themes in detail.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/1984/themes

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    Posted by danylyshen on Monday March 9, 2009 at 11:07 AM