Man vs. Society: This is the central conflict of the
novel, astries to forge his own way in a society that does not allow for individual thought. He
begins to write a journal reflecting his hatred of Oceania and the way this life which is forced
upon him isn't a life at all. He longs for the freedom to make his own choices and to be free
from the Thought Police and Big Brother's watchful eye. Of course, he also wants to live, so he
doesn't say these things outright, even hiding his writing from the telescreens, and is careful
with whom he shares his true feelings. Eventually, society wins after the Thought Police learn
of his deviation from their norms; they torture him and push him to sacrificein order to save
himself. Big Brother converts Winston to follow their prescribed order of society, leaving no
one in Oceania with the power to think for themself any longer.
Man vs. Technology: The Party monitors all movements,
conversations, and even thoughts of the people in...
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