Usually, the structure of a novel reflects the author's message. This is the case in the
novel 1984. There is a negative utopia (dystopia) that occurs. The novel is structured
in three parts according to Winston's thoughts and actions toward the Party. Through the
structure of the novel 1984, the reader becomes aware of Winston's conversion to Party
doctrine as he first questions it, he then understands it, and finally, he accepts it.
Firstly, the structure of the novel indicates to the reader Winston's conversion to
Party doctrine. In the first part, he questions it. Winston decides to write a diary.
He expresses his thought's and feelings toward the Party. He writes 'Down With Big
Brother' in it. At this Point he is not sure if he wants to keep writing because he is
afraid to get caught. He writes about war and how it affects the children. Winston
does not think the Party should allow the hangings to be public. Winston writes about
when men will be free, when the truth exists and when what is done cannot be undone.
Also, Winston thinks about Goldstein. He says how Goldstein has a lot of influence on
some people. Still, the majority of the people hate and despise him. He is always the
face of hate in the Two Minute Hate and everywhere else, but for some people like in The
Brotherhood, he is a hero. Winston thinks about the brotherhood and wonders if it is a
myth or a reality. Therefore, Winston's conversion to Party doctrine becomes obvious
when he writes in his diary, and when he questions Goldstein.
Secondly, by the structure of the novel, in the second part the reader becomes aware of
Winston's conversion to Party doctrine as he understands it. Winston has a love affair
with Julia. As it goes along he understands why the Party does not want people to get
together. It gets them talking and sharing their feelings and thoughts which are an act
against the Party. People feel better when their with an other person. They get healthy
and less subject to propaganda and brainwashing. They even talk about war, how it is an
act to scare people and make them think their country is fighting for them. Furthermore,
Winston reads the book. It helps him understand a lot of things like the war.
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