BRAGA, K. D.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4949318214389773; BRAGA, Kássio Dantas.
Resumo:
The novel 1984 (Nineteen Eighty-Four) by the English writer George Orwell (1903-1950) is
one of the most significant literary works of the 20th century. Written in 1948, it presents a dark
and dystopian vision of a totalitarian future, in which the State controls every aspect of the
citizens' lives. This study aims to analyze this classic from the perspective of the literary
dystopia, seeking to understand how it is constructed and its implications for the society
portrayed in the book. To achieve this goal, a bibliographic research was conducted, drawing
upon the theoretical framework on Utopia and Dystopia by authors such as Claeys (2017),
Favero and Veras(2020), Hubner (1997), Liebel (2021), Pavloski (2014, 2017, 2018), and Silva
(2008), among others. The analysis will focus on specific aspects of dystopia construction in
the novel, such as characterization of the characters, description of the setting, and narrative of
the plot. Furthermore, the relationship between utopia, dystopia, and literature will also be
addressed, aiming to understand how Orwell's novel contributed to the development of the
dystopian fiction genre. By examining the specific aspects of dystopia construction in 1984, it
will be possible to gain a deeper comprehension of how dystopian literature can provide critical
perspectives on contemporary societies and how Orwell's work influenced the development of
this literary genre.