People in general have always been attempting to understand the future in an attempt to prepare for future events. This hope is the principle for futuristic novels like George Orwell's 1984, which moves through the life of a rebellious citizen trapped in a world of deceit and propaganda. Very few people have been exposed to such a totalitarian like place as Oceania, where Winston, the main character, resides. To accomplish this, Orwell utilizes the theme of individuality versus tyranny, foreshadowing, and irony, in order to fully extract all possible motives behind Winston's actions.
             Many countries are founded on principles of individuality reigning over tyranny, more specifically, the freedom of choice. However, in the land of Oceania, run by "Big Brother", freedom and individuality is completely prohibited. To act impulsively, or choose to oppose Big Brother, is a "thoughtcrime" of dreadful consequence. This is the basis behind the Inner Party's control of Oceania. Winston Smith showed his lack of willingness to conform to such a tyrannical society. From his writing "DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER" in his diary as the novel opened, to his relationship with Julia, which was considered sexcrime in Oceania, Winston proved his thoughts were antiparallel to those of the Inner Party. The fact that Winston was so ready to rebel was quite courageous in that he knew people who opposed The Party, or were to educated, like Syme, were vaporized. The members of the Inner Party recognized the abilities of an educated man to see through the propaganda of Oceania, and would therefore tolerate nothing but ignorance. Winston, however, continued to oppose the state, and commited, in many ways, both thoughtcrime and sexcrime. He joined the Brotherhood, run by Oceania's first public enemy, Goldstein, and even reads a book published by the man. This action follows Winston's open attempt to befriend O'B...