Prompt
In Winston Smith, the protagonist of 1984, Orwell creates an ordinary person, an “everyman” who stands for all
the oppressed citizens of Oceania. Yet, as the novel closes, Winston cries as his love for Big Brother overwhelms him. Is Winston the novel’s hero, by Orwell’s definition? Is he a hero that readers can admire and
emulate? Explain your position by tracing Winston’s actions throughout the novel and considering the results of
those actions.
Cite specific examples from the novel in your response.
Word count 900-1100 words