I think one of the major examples you can think about and
analyze is the use of dreams in this excellent, terrifying novel. A very important
chapter for you to think about as far as dreams are concerned in Chapter 3, where
Winston has a dream sequence concerning his Mother and Sister, but then also this dream
moves on to include Julia:
The girl with dark hair was coming towards them
across the field. With what seemed a single movement she tore off her clothes and flung
them disdainfully aside... What overwhelmed him in that instant was admiration for the
gesture with which she had thrown her clothes aside. With its grace and carelessness it
seemed to annihilate a whole culture, a whole system of
thought...
This dream then
clearly foreshadows their sexual relationship, and also the way that they are, by their
actions, trying to "annihilate a whole culture" by rebelling in such a way and embracing
their true human desires and passions. Of course, it is only later on that they find out
how futile this attempt is.
There is one example of
foreshadowing. Now have another look at the novel and see if you can find some more.
Good luck!
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