1984- winston's character

Winston Smith, such an ordinary name, yet so far from an ordinary character. In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, the protagonist, Winston Smith, is a 39 year old man who works for the Ministry of Truth. His job is to help rewrite history, a very monotonous job, and it seems as though Winston’s character would reflect exactly that. Nonetheless, he is a dynamic character whose actions and words not only reflect Orwell’s feelings, but also create a lively character who has the ability to change, grow, and love throughout the course of the novel. Orwell also uses symbols within the novel to highlight Winston’s character traits. Winston’s life changes dramatically when he realizes that he hates Big Brother and wants to rebel against the party. He is forced to deal with the consequences of his actions. However, they only serve to give Winston’s character more depth and scope, so that he becomes more “real”. Winston Smith is very far from a flat character and, throughout the nove...