Summary of chapter 1 & 2 1984

Chapter 1-- One of the most important themes of 1984 is governmental use of psychological manipulation and physical control as a means of maintaining its power. This theme is present in Chapter I, as Winston's grasping at freedom illustrates the terrifying extent to which citizens are not in control of their own minds.

Chapter 2-- In Mrs. Parsons's apartment, Winston is tormented by the fervent Parsons children, who, being Junior Spies, accuse him of thoughtcrime. The children are very agitated because their mother won't let them go to a public hanging of some of the Party's political enemies in the park that evening.