Thrush Bird in 1984 By Monterey Stubblefield

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Symbolism of the Thrush in 1984

Oct7

Thesis:  In 1984, Orwell symbolizes the pleasure of attaining freedom through the thrush bird.

TS1: Orwell displays the beauty of freedom through the songs of the thrush and its peacefulness.  

Ex: The thrush’s music shows how it’s living freely: “For whom, for what, was the bird singing? No mate, no rival watching it” (124).

TS2: Furthermore, Orwell shows the individuality of the thrush by its unconcerned attitude towards its listeners and the freedom to do anything it wants.

Ex: Winston and Julia are listening to the music of freedom while suppressed by the rules in their society: “Perhaps it had not seen them. It was in the sun, they in the shade” (123).