Question

In winston smith, the protagonist of 1984, orwell creates an ordinary person, an “everyman” who stands for all the oppressed citizens of oceania. yet, as the novel closes, winston cries as his love for big brother overwhelms him. is winston the novel’s hero, by orwell’s definition? is he a hero that readers can admire and emulate? explain your position by tracing winston’s actions throughout the novel and considering the results of those actions.

Answer 1

In this novel by George Orwell, Winston Smith is a hero by the author's definition because he gained the interest of readers although Winston failed at his dream. He could be seen as a hero who had a fallen ambition which most readers can relate to. Readers can admire that Winston had a big dream but did not have the confidence enough to succeed as a rebel. He felt he was doomed to punishment of Big Brother and eventually gave up on his passion.