Winston Smith

Winston Smith is the main character in George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984." He lives in a totalitarian society where the government, led by the Party and its figurehead Big Brother, exercises extreme control over people's lives, thoughts, and freedoms. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to fit the Party's narrative. Despite his initial conformity, he secretly despises the oppressive regime and yearns for truth and individuality. His struggle against the Party illustrates themes of surveillance, propaganda, and the loss of personal autonomy, making him a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism.