... reverence for Big Brother. Major Theme The major theme is the horror of totalitarianism. The entire novel paints a horrifying picture of what a fanatical, state- controlled society can do to the individual. Minor Theme The minor theme is that love overcomes the feelings of alienation and loneliness. Both Winston and Julia are at first depicted as lonely, isolated, and miserable, a state of existence that Big Brother encourages. When Julia and Winston fall ... in the story is that of nostalgia. Throughout the novel, the protagonist looks longingly into the past, when things were much bet...

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• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

... What separates us from animals? It is our ability to learn that sets us apart from every other living species in the universe. However, by burning books new ideas are limited and the average person is prevented from becoming educated. This takes away from the very humanity of the humans making up the society that exists in both Fahrenheit 451 and the ... all over again. One hour can alter the whole routine setting everything off. For adults it's sleep and work. In both universes these routines turn life-filled, fun-loving humans, into programmed, brainless machines that do what they are ...

• Word Count: 1430
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School