The O’Brien Torture: Unpacking the Symbolism of the Rat in Orwell’s 1984
The O’Brien Torture: Unpacking the Symbolism of the Rat in Orwell’s 1984 George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984, is a chilling exploration of totalitarian control and the crushing of individual spirit. Among the novel’s many disturbing elements, the rat scene in Room 101 stands out as a particularly potent symbol of the Party’s ultimate power: the … Read more
