Writing Style

1984 is written with a very direct, matter-of-fact, and unimbellished writing style. Orwell seems to be following his own rules, such as "If it is possible to cut a word out, do it" and "never use a long word when a short one will do". This lends a great deal to the tone of the novel. The language used in his descriptions grind the dull and unsatisfying air of the subject matter into our minds. He constantly uses descriptors like "grey" or "flat" to describe the environment of oceana and it is extremely effective in building a sense of unease and creating a beautifully drab and depressing crisis in which much of the novel revels in.