Reading Blog #2: 1984

        Winston's having a difficult time buying into what Big Brother says because he started thinking logically. By forming his own thoughts he realizes that the government lies to everyone. This makes him wonder about what is actually true and why everyone follows the government. After he starts thinking about these things, he sees all the flaws in Big Brother and what he says. In 1984, Winston is protesting the Party, and by protesting he is breaking the law. In Winston's society, simply considering that the government might be wrong is a crime. Protesting in Orwellian society is very different than protesting in our modern world. For one, in our society people can scream and shout against the government without worrying about being tortured or vaporized. On the other hand, in Winston's world, just by thinking too much, he knows that he will eventually be caught and killed. Also, in our society, there are numerous ways of protesting that are not against the law and even protected as a right. In 1984, any form of protest was a crime.