On the last page of 1984, Winston says, ”But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over...

The society in George Orwell's 1984 is an anti-individualistic society. People engage in group-think rather than forming their own thoughts and opinions, because self-expression is illegal. Throughout the novel, protagonist Winston Smith revolts against this society and its oppressive rules. He purchases a diary and begins recording his secret thoughts--which are not Party-approved--therein. He begins conducting an illicit affair with Julia, a fellow Party member. He even begins actively working to overthrow the Party. However, the Party catches Winston and tortures him until he betrays Julia. Through this act, Winston's self-preservation overcomes his desire for self-expression. He has conquered his individuality and submitted once again to Party group-think. He loves Big Brother, because he no longer has an individual will; his will has become part of societal group-mind.