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The use of style is intuitively used by Orwell to develop momentum within the text. The use of short staccato sentences when describing his vivid hallucinations develops a sense of lunacy and lack of control in Winston’s thoughts. Orwell writes: “He would flog her to death with a rubber truncheon. He would tie her to a stake and shoot her full of arrows like Saint Sebastian…”(pp.18). This compels the reader to feel sympathetic and concerned for the mental well-being of Winston and consequently causes us to read on. In addition, the use of a third-person perspective is consistent throughout the text, however the bolded slogans of The Party, “WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH”(pp.10) draws focus to the hypocrisy and ridiculousness of the Party’s regime. Consequently, momentum is developed as the reader is angered and fearful for the characters and how they are being manipulated.
The use of characterisation also develops momentum within George Orwell’s ‘1984’. The description of characters such as O’Brien is used to demonstrate the sheer power and influence of the Party and their indoctrination. An example from the text is: “Even O’Brien’s heavy face was flushed. He was sitting very straight in his chair, his powerful chest swelling and quivering as though he were standing up to the assault of a wave.” (pp. 17) The use of words such as ‘quivered’ and ‘assault’ arouse a fear in the readers both of the Party and for the well-being of characters. Consequently this develops momentum in the writing, similar to the momentum of a wave described by Orwell.
Symbolism is also evident within the text and are utilised to develop momentum. References to Emmanuel Goldstein as a sheep are made throughout the text to emphasize the helplessness an futility of resistance to the Party. Goldstein is described as: “ a lean Jewish face, with great fuzzy aureole of white hair and a small goatee beard… kind of senile silliness.” The likening of Goldstein to a sheep is symbolic of the Party’s total control over the populace of Oceania. Even those who fight against the Party are no more powerful than sheep to their shepherd. In doing this, the readers are compelled to oppose the Party, arousing emotions that develop momentum.
The ‘Two Minutes Hate’ in George Orwell’s novel 1984 generates momentum in the story and intrigues the reader to continue. Winston Smith, the protagonist of the story, is portrayed as a fairly levelheaded, intelligent man until the ‘Two Minutes Hate’ when even he is succumbed to frenzy. ”Winston found that he was shouting with the others and kicking his heel violently against the rung of his chair… a hideous ecstasy of fear and vindictiveness, a desire to kill, to torture, to smash faces with a sledge-hammer, seemed to flow through the whole group of people” (pg17). Orwell uses this narrative device of characterisation to expose to the reader to how easily manipulated and controlled the Party members can be. This creates momentum in the novel by shocking the reader to continue discovering the cult-like motions that this totalitarian government implies.
The reoccurring motif “WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORNACE IS STRENGTH” produces momentum in the novel by frustrating the reader by the ridiculousness of the Party’s regime and propaganda. Especially during the ‘Two Minutes Hate’, the dark satire in the slogan mocks how easily a totalitarian government can feed lies and fabrications into the minds of their followers – and how easily the followers can swallow it.
The ‘Two Minutes Hate’ ends with the crowd of people chanting “B-B” to the face of their “saviour” (Big Brother). Orwell uses this eerie dialogue and style of writing to contribute to the momentum of the novel by overwhelming the reader in the emotions of the crowd and illustrating the how the Party members have been manoeuvred to feel.
Momentum is the heart of the novel and without Orwell’s brain you wouldn’t continue flicking pages in 1984. The two minute hate, in which you first read about on page 16, is a daily telescreen viewing that specializes in various elements of crimethink that are packaged into a parade of horrible images and sounds, which viewers are expected to release negative emotions upon. The two minute hate as George explained in the book “was not that one was obliged to act a part, but that it was impossible to avoid joining in.” (Page 17) The hate was a way of brainwashing people. Imagine your sitting in a pub and your watching a game of football everyone is supporting the side that is wining. As part of human nature you will either follow everyone else or leave. This is what the two minute hate was based on, because everyone else was yelling at Goldstein, Winston was then obliged to follow. George uses many narrative devices placed intricately throughout the book. Setting plays a very large roll in the book 1984 as George Orwell uses very descriptive words to capture the reader’s attention. George describes everyone in the room as “the self-satisfied sheep like face” which can be related back to Big Brother having such a sense of control over everyone, as sheep always stay in one group and follow one ruler. The beauty of 1984 is that the more you read it the more you pick up and understand. George uses interesting ways of symbolizations between the characters in the book to grasp the reader’s attention. During the two minute hate Winston becomes aware of a girl who is yelling out “Swine! Swine! Swine!” and throws the newspeak book at the telescreen. Winston, however, feels an immense hatred towards the ‘Dark haired girl’ as he is tricked to believe she is yelling at Goldstein when actually she is yelling Swine at Big Brother. It is only later in the book where Winston meets Julia (the dark haired girl) does he discover she hates the party. George carries out momentum in the book when he explains everyone’s hatred towards Goldstein however what most grabs the readers attention is when he mentions “but what was strange was that although Goldstein was hated and despised by everybody, although everyday, and a thousand times a day, on platforms, on the telescreen, in newspapers, in books, this theories were refuted, smashed ridiculed, held up to the general gaze for the pitiful rubbish that they were- in spite of all of this, his influence never seemed to grow less. Always there were fresh dupes waiting to be seduced by him” (page 16) The irony in that paragraph provokes readers emotions and thoughts and assists in questioning them why people love Goldstein when Big Brother tells them otherwise, this makes the readers keep reading.
“Momentum is the driving force of a novel, the factor that encourages or impels the reader to turn the pages and follow through to the end.” Through the use of narrative devices such as dialogue, motif and setting momentum is achieved. George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’ is based on a totalitarian society in Oceania. Orwell has used many narrative devices to attain momentum, specifically in Chapter 1 during the Two Minutes Hate.
Two Minutes Hate is a daily ritual in which the citizens of Oceania take place in. They must publically show their hatred to their enemy, Emanuel Goldstein. Dialogue is a narrative device used in this section and as a result there is momentum. Orwell describes how the entire group break out into “a deep, slow rhythmical chant of ‘B-B!…B-B!…B-B! – over and over again, very slowly” (p.19). This shows how the society is brainwashed by the party and how controlling it is. This builds momentum by making the reader want to know more about this society.
Motif is just one narrative device that Orwell uses to create momentum. The lines “WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORNACE IS STRENGTH” is a reoccurring motif in the novel. The reader is both confused and angry at the hypocrisy of those words. This shows how easily the government can control and brain wash the citizens of Oceania. Momentum is built through these lines as the reader is both confused and angry at the hypocrisy of those words.
Setting also creates momentum. Orwell creates a miserable and unhealthy environment for Winston. The author describes Winston’s hallway smelling like “boiled cabbage” (p.3). Orwell describes how the electricity is extremely unreliable so Winston doesn’t even bother to try to use it. In the apartment, people are faced with posters of Big Brother. “The black – moustachio’d face gazed down from every commanding corner” (p.4) . The captions read “Big Brother is watching you” (p.4). George Orwell has introduced the readers to the horrible totalitarian society that Winston and many others live in. By the use of setting the reader is inclined to learn more about Winston’s life and his journey to freedom.
i like your use of in text referencing, it helps to relate what you have written, with the book itself
Symbolism and Characterization are used when Orwell is describing the reaction of Winston’s peers to the face of their enemy, Emanuel Goldstein. Just 30 seconds into the Two Minutes Hate, the energy and intense collaboration of emotions in the room had reached its peak and the words used to describe this atmosphere were equally confronting. “A hideous ecstasy of fear and vindictiveness, a desire to kill, to torture… seemed to flow through the whole group of people like an electric current, turning one even against one’s will into a grimacing, screaming lunatic.” Orwell demonstrates here how even the common, civilised man is capable of morphing into something that closely resembles a savage animal. The fact that Orwell chose to portray the crowd with a primitive, beast-like presence, may be symbolic of the loss of intellectuality and complete chaos that will be ever-present in totalitarian systems such as Oceania’s. The writer thus builds momentum by not only stirring in his audience a desire for the well-being of the protagonist, but by introducing an enemy that lies deeper than ‘Big Brother’ – our own human psyches.
In the text 1984, Orwell does well to establish character and create momentum by the use of style and language. In the section of the two minutes hate, characterisation is introduced by the descriptive language present. Julias character is depicted as a “bold looking girl”, a great way to represent her rebellious confidence. The in depth description of her characters appearance and personality hi-lights her importance to the plot and Winston himself. The description of O’brien also helps develop plot in regards to Winstons relationships. The combination of the words “coarse, humerous and brutal” as a way to describe Obriens face makes the reader think twice about him, as we are set up to believe he is someone Winston can trust. The depiction of Obrien is Irony, as he ends up being the opposite of what he appears.
Momentum is largely enforced by Orwells paragraph describing the frenzy created by the two minutes hate. He hi-lights the fanatical nature of the people of Oceania “leaping up and down in thier places” by making them seem out of control with the passion they feel for Big Brother. Orwell describes Winstons fanatics in a “lucid moment”, emphasizing the powerfull nature of the government to rouse support. Winston is only momentarily indoctrinated, yet this is all the party needs to achieve control. Orwell creates an atmospher of hectiness using descriptive words like ” an ectasy of fear and vindictiveness” to create an overwhelming sense of panic and emotion.
Ever novel we read has a descriptive setting and unique characters, each equipped with various values, beliefs and qualities that are each connected with an invisible cord called, relationships. Authors create a world of possibilities, by transforming the blank pages scattered with ink calligraphy that can absorb you into a world of new prospects and characters. You become hooked with the progression of the plot, characters emotions and you have to keep reading to find out what happens in the end. This captivation is due to the author’s ability to construct a visible picture while including a collection of characters that you become attached to, therefore heading this momentum to stand by and see how the author has planned out the fate of the characters.
Orwell displays a perfect example of this in the first few pages of his novel ‘1984’ we are introduced immediately to our protagonist (Winston) and a setting that is described by using senses close to human understanding-sight, touch, smell, sound. Already we are aware of the conditions that Winston has to face, we also see through the Winston’s characterisation that he despises big brother and expresses his hatred for him in his diary. This is Winston’s first act of rebel to the down hail of Big Brother, this is a constant symbol seen throughout the novel, as this is Winston’s (at the time in the novel) worst act against ‘Big Brother’.
“The horrible thing about the Two Minutes Hate was not that one was obliged to act a part, but that it was impossible to avoid joining in”.
In the two minutes hate described by Orwell in the first chapter, we see Winston, a seemingly ‘normal’ man in comparison to the delusional types that occupy this place ‘Oceania’, lose control of his actions. Winston may only lose control of himself momentarily, but this is time enough for the Party to make their move; they only need one moment of weakness to take control.
Just the image of the enemy incites such hatred and aggression, that you almost feed off the hatred of those around you to the point where you feel that you also have an uncontrollable distain for this figure.
It is like an electric current of vindictiveness and ecstasy of fear, which no one is immune to. We see strong characterisation and setting from Orwell, in the describing of the Party followers. Seen hissing and spiting, stomping their feet, throwing objects at the projection of the enemy and cursing, we start to understand the level to which these people have been brainwashed. Momentum is strongly built in this section as the frenzy of passion (hatred for Emanuel Goldstein and the love for Big Brother), again demonstrated the level of indoctrination of these people.
The 2 Minutes Hate is an insight into group pyschology, and the innate ability to become frenzied. This hysteria is channeled towards the enemies of the party, and is calmed by the parternal image of Big Brother. Clearly, Big Brother is seen as their “Saviour (p18)” and it is shown to be almost impossible not to succumb to the frenzy.
This scene utilizes setting by evoking all the senses. Momentum is built by showing a wide range of contradicting emotions: repulsion, adoration, frenzy and fear. The Hate starts with “a hideous grinding screech as some monstrous machine running without oil (p13)”. Orwell not only aptly describes this hideous ritual, but by using the word “machine” Orwell alludes to the harsh militant nature of a totalitarianism regime. The sense of sight is appealed to by the reoccurence of the enemy; either Goldstein or the Eurasian army.
Goldstein, the ultimate antagonist of the party, is characterized as being “somehow inherently despicable (p14)”, and is the main object of despisement in the 2 Minute Hate. Orwell creates tension and momentum by portraying the rebel leader as a sheep; an ironic similie as leaders are usually intuitive and individual. Furthermore, as Goldstein is Jewish, parallels can be drawn between the Nazi’s persecution of Jews in WW2. This deepens the audience’s hatred of the party and creates momentum in the novel.
Lastly, the motif if the slogan “WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH (p18)” enrages the reader, as it is rather unbelievable that anyone would swallow such a blatant, hypcritical lie. But yet, citizens of Oceania fully swallow it: hook line and sinker. They not only believe it’s true, but have an infalliable love for Big Brother and respect for the party’s morals and propaganda. This brainless infatuation compels the reader to delve deeper into this dystopian world, all the while building momentum towards the tragic downfall of the only true man left- Winston.
Two Minutes Hate – Chris Dalziel
Two minutes of no self control, pure rage. The thought of such a thing in today’s world is absolutely horrible. However in 1984 it was essential to the people of Oceania, because the party made it so. It fuelled the fear that the people felt, it drove them towards deeper in love with Big Brother. In truth it was ingenious.
The revolutionary concept that does not seem possible to the people of today’s world fascinates us, forcing the reader to turn to the next page. The variation of what is shown on the telescreen that is fuelling the people builds anticipation as we wait to see how the crowd will react, just waiting for something that will push them over the edge until they do something unthinkably brutal. Orwell uses many narrative devices throughout the novel in the two minute hate times including, characterisation, motif, momentum and more. There are what make us turn the page, push to the next chapter.
In ‘1984’, Orwell uses characterization, such as in the characterisation of Goldstein on p.15 to build momentum by creating an image, an idea of the character to which the reader refers to throughout the novel, which helps the reader relate to the characters. Orwell’s use of negative adjectives in the description of Goldstein such as ‘venomous’ and ‘despicable’ assist in the development of his character in the readers’ mind, and help create the image of Goldstein as the enemy, which is the focus of the Two Minute’s Hate.
Orwell’s choice of words to describe the Hate also assist in the development of the setting. Constructing the description of the Hate using adjectives such as ‘monstrous’ and ‘hideous’ set the mood of the secene, as well as help create the physical scene in the mind of the reader.
The style in which this section is written, a limited narration, creates the sense of an outsider taking note of all the events – a subtle tie to the concept of Big Brother and the Party’s omnipresence, which increases in importance and relevance as the novel progresses – which builds momentum as the reader gains a better understanding of Big Brother and the Party throughout the novel.
Symbolism and Characterisation are used in this area of the book. Orwell shows how Goldstein is a symbol of a common enemy against the Party and humanity, where everyone should direct their hate towards. This is a very powerful way of keeping unity (nothing unites the people better than a common enemy). Characterisation is also used to show how society have been brainwashed to react violently and uncivilised like animals without proper human mentality during the two minute hate sessions. “Within thirty seconds any pretence was always unnecessary. A hideous ecstasy of fear and vindictiveness, a desire to kill, to torture, to smash in with a sledge-hammer, seemed to flow through the whole group of people like an electric current” (p17). This shows how the people are brainwashed and are aroused to join in with the hate around them provoked by the party.
The two minutes hate in chapter one of Orwell’s novel is an example of how controlling and manipulating the government is toward its party members. The hate was a way of brainwashing people. Within thirty seconds, the party members were out of control with rage. It was impossible to avoid joining in. Even Winston, the protagonist in the story found himself shouting with the other pro-party members and kicking his heel violently against the rung of his chair. This particular section generates momentum, urging the reader to continue reading.
The motif “WAR IS PEACE, SLAVERY IS FRREDOM, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH” reoccurs frequently throughout the novel, producing momentum as it arouses reader emotion. The reader is frustrated and stunned about how the totalitarian government is able to manipulate its party members with this outrageous propaganda and force them to believe these lies.
The use of characterisation also develops momentum within George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Goldstein is also referred to as sheep-like, symbolising the government’s total control over the people of Oceania. Everyone is a follower, even those who chose to reject the government, as Goldstein did would be crushed and therefore no more powerful than the other sheep. Negative adjectives are used to describe Goldstein such as ‘venomous’ and ‘despicable’, creating an image of an enemy in the readers mind. This frenzy of fear and anger develops momentum in the story as the reader wants to know more about this controlling society.
The Two Minutes Hate is a perfect example of how a large crowd all doing the same thing becomes contagious. Winston himself says that even he cannot stop himself from joining in. Even though we see him as ‘normal’-minded and perfectly sane, he cannot prevent the yelling and swearing to get to him. This makes the reader wander about Winston and compels them to read on. This also evokes emotion in the reader as it seems we are loosing the only person in the story we can relate to. The frequently recurring motifs ‘WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH’ is unbelievably ironic, and sort of makes the reader laugh a little inside as to how brainwashed these people have to be to believe these slogans.
However, just as a side note, maybe Winston sould like the Two Minutes Hate because it is the one time where people are allowed to show thier emotions without worrying about being watched or arrested.
In the two minutes hate, Orwell illustrates that Goldstein is an enemy of the party and a threat to dwelling and indecisive citizens. This is why a majority of the people use the two minutes to unleash their hatred for him and abuse his ideas and his beliefs. “Within thirty seconds any pretence was always unnecessary. A hideous ecstasy of fear and vindictiveness, a desire to kill, to torture, to smash in with a sledge-hammer, seemed to flow through the whole group of people like an electric current” (p17). This characterization of the people just proves to the readers that the brainwashed followers have no sense of what’s right or wrong and everything they have been taught and their morals, were wrong. The party creates this passion to unleash their disgust for the rebellious and disloyal. This characterization helps propel the novel and its momentum so the reader is forced to turn the page. Orwell does this by suggesting to us that these two minutes is only a minor factor in much bigger event that could come later on in the novel.
In the two minutes of hate there are a lot of narrative devices that produce momentum.
At the end of the first paragraph on page 16 it describes the dull rhythmic tramp of the soldiers boots forming the background of Goldstein’s bleating voice. This is symbolises the how the message of Goldstein is forceful and evil.
At the bottom of the page it says the ‘second minute of hate rose in to a frenzy’. That is very powerful language which shows the reader how the party is able to manipulate people with ease.
Orwell also shows the strength of the party during the two minutes of hate when on page 17 when even Winston who is against the party joins in.
The momentum that is developed by George Orwell during the Two Minutes Hate through narrative devices such as character, style and symbolism encourage the reader to read further into the novel.
The influence that the Two Minutes Hate has over the crowd is so strong that it causes the protagonist, Winston, to almost subconsciously join in despite him realising his actions. “The horrible thing about the Two Minutes Hate was not that one was obliged to act a part, but that it was impossible to avoid joining in.” Orwell shows that Winston, the protagonist, is unable to withstand the propaganda of the Party and Big Brother and develops Winston’s hubris and character flaws through the passage.
The symbolism of Goldstein as a sheep is also significant, as it can be interpreted subconsciously that Goldstein is a sheep that has gone astray from Big Brother, and is turning his “flock” against him. This shows how powerful the propaganda the Party uses is.
The two minutes of hate which occur throughout George Orwell’s 1984 novel, is an example of how manipulative and unscrupulous the government is towards the party members. In a way, the hate is shown to brain wash the members of the community and impossible to avoid.
Two minutes of hate is a daily ritual in which the citizens of Oceania take part. During this ritual, the public are required to publically show their hatred towards their enemies, mainly Emanuel Goldstein. Throughout this section, Dialogue is frequently used to create tension between the characters. Orwell describes how the entire group break out into “a deep, slow rhythmical chant of ‘B-B!…B-B!…B-B! – over and over again, very slowly” (p.19). This demonstrates the societies brain washed reactions to their ‘master’, Big Brother.
Motif is just another narrative device that Orwell uses to enhance the momentum throughout his novel, ‘1984’. “WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH” are reoccurring words throughout the novel. The words are unbelievably ironic and add humour to the hatred.