is
characterized as a depressed and frustrated individual who hates his life and desperately
attempts to maintain his sanity by writing in his secret diary. Winston Smith views the Party as
an oppressive, abusive force and does not subscribe to their propaganda but is forced to feign
happiness in order to avoid being tortured in the Ministry of Love. Winston despises the
dystopian nation of Oceania and suffers from depression. His apartment is small and dilapidated,
he is constantly under government surveillance, and must participate in required government
exercises and rituals to avoid persecution.
Winston is also an alienated
individual and does not trust or love anyone. He treats everyone as a government spy and
passionately hates, who he will eventually grow to love. Winston's frustration manifests itself
into hatred toward Big Brother and his orthodox coworkers. Winston also experiences a
significant amount of anxiety and is afraid that he will be identified as a...
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