Summary of Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four, written by George Orwell, is a dystopian novel set in a world dominated by a totalitarian government. The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in London whose job is to rewrite history to fit the narrative of the Party. The Party controls every aspect of life in Oceania, including the minds of its citizens, and is led by the enigmatic figure known as Big Brother. Winston rebels against the Party by joining a secret group, and he begins to develop a forbidden relationship with a coworker named Julia. His rebellious actions attract the attention of the Thought Police, and Winston is arrested and tortured in an effort to make him conform to the Party's ideals. The novel ends with Winston being broken, having accepted the Party's rule and loving Big Brother.