Heroes need a hero for the injustices they face. Most heroes in society have been thought of as criminals at one point or another. They are constantly being bashed by members of society, even though they have sacrificed more than anyone else. In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, the author provides a warning for the reader about what we should not let happen to our society. Much like 1984 our treatment of them draws a parallel between our two societies. In society and 1984, people thought of as heroes have even been considered criminals because of their actions towards society in addition to this they are constantly face inequalities.
Historically, many people who were viewed as heroes were once considered to be criminals as well. Harriet Tubman, a civil rights hero who freed slaves once had,”Rewards offered by slaveholders for Tubman’s capture eventually totaled $40,000”(”Harriet Tubman”). Harriet …show more content…
From Harriet Tubman to Nelson Mandela from veterans to 1984’s society; society has faced these people with unneeded adversity, even though they have already sacrificed so much in the name of civil rights or the safety of others. If people end up making heroes sacrifice too much and face too much adversity then they may cease to exist. Much like in 1984 they have almost gone away and we see this when O’brien is talking to Winston in the Ministry of Love towards the end of the book. When O’brien states,”what is it...that will defeat us?..”...The Spirit of Man.”...If you are a man, Winston, you are the last man. Your kind is extinct”(270). This confirms the belief that if we put too much adversity in the way of them there will be even less heroes. We should not cause problems for people who help, save, and protect our communities and their way of life. Orwell’s book is a warning that society should take note to listen because we are already on track to becoming like