Winston Smith: The Hero We Never Want to Be

Winston Smith, the central figure in George Orwell's nightmare scenario, 1984, is fearful, undernourished, and oppressed by the state-not exactly the image we conjure up when we think of the word "hero." Dive into the dystopia of Big Brother and Ingsoc and find out what makes Winston worthy of being called a hero.

English
  • Originally Aired March 7, 2014
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created July 3, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 22, 2025 by
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