Discuss the significance of Winston's fascination with the past. Discuss the significance of Winston's fascination with the past.

's fascination with the
past and objects that come from that time to me symbolises his desire to combat Big Brother and
recover these lost times. Winston's attempt to reach through the propaganda and discover more of
what happened in the past is in direct violation of what Big Brother is trying to achieve
through preventing any other perspective entering the consciousness of his citizens than that
which he wants them to hear.