There is a reoccurring theme in the novel 1984, by George Orwell. The main character, Winston Smith is often fantasizing about his utopia, and dreaming about past events. In a world where everyone is controlled and everything is decided for you, Winston relies on his subconscious mind to maintain his sanity. Winston works rewriting the past in a department for the Party. His memories of the past are usually the opposite of the Party's version of …showed first 75 words of 1665 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1665 total…Winston gave into the Party, but willingly. He had made a good effort to remain an individual but he decided it just wasn't worth the struggle any longer. Winston knows the truth deep down. We should learn from his example to trust our gut feelings and believe in ourselves. Winston didn't let anyone change him and neither should we. It is important to find strength in yourself and in the relationships you have with others.