Winston Smith
Ministry of Truth worker who attempts rebellion against totalitarian regime by keeping a diary and falling in love. Winston represents the individual crushed by totalitarianism, the fragility of truth and memory under authoritarianism, and the human need for freedom of thought. His torture and final betrayal show how totalitarianism destroys the self.
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