Brilliant authors use symbolism in their works so that readers have a better understanding of the concepts they are trying to portray. In George Orwell’s novel 1984, Orwell uses symbols to provide an easier way of understanding his genius ideas of what occurs in Oceania, the setting of the novel. The Ministry building show us the strength of the party and also the social structure of Oceania. Winston and Julia’s forbidden escape from the party is symbolized by the paperweight. Although George Orwell uses multiple symbols in his novel 1984 the three that develop plot and theme and therefore are most important are the Ministry buildings, the glass paperweight, and O’Brien’s boot stomping
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