Symbolism In The Book 1984

The cartoon depicting two men standing on the edge of a sidewalk with a telescreen that speaks to them, calling them by name, informing them that they may cross the street is relevant to the book 1984. In 1984, there are telescreens that are controlled by Big Brother and used to watch all of what the citizens of Oceania do and are capable of calling each individual by their full name when necessary. Although the citizens of Oceania, much like the men in the cartoon, are afraid of the telescreen’s abilities and its knowledge of their every day lives, no one questions the telescreens’ need overall. Towards the end of 1984 the telescreens call Winston by name and tells him he cannot move while in the prison cell, closely relating to the cartoon