Friday, 29 October 2010

Where does Winston live in 1984?

lives in Victory Mansions, which despite its name is not a luxurious
place.

Winston lives in a totalitarian society where Big
Brother is watching his every move.  Specifically, he lives in London, in Oceania.  There are
only three warring countries, and Oceania is always at war with Eurasia and Eastasia. 


Winstons apartment is in Victory Mansions, where the name is probably designed to make
him feel like he is living in the lap of luxury when it is really a slum like apartment
building.  The hallway smells like boiled cabbage and rag mats, the elevator doesnt work, the
electricity is cut off by the government to celebrate...

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