The novel 1948 by George Orwell has a lot of symbolism in it. Symbolism is a technique in writing where an author uses an object to represent an idea. An example of symbolism in the book would have to be the slogan “War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance Is Strength”. It symbolizes how big brother tries to brainwash people. People today, in 2012 would never believe this slogan, however people in the book 1948 and completely controlled. Big brother watches them while they are out, at work, and even in the privacy of their own home! People who are married cannot have any emotional relationship with their spouse, nor can they enjoy sex. The only time the couple can be intimate is if they are making a child. Unfortunately, if the wife cannot conceive the two will be split permanently. There are many more symbols in the story and none of them are good. Something else that is a symbol in the book is the three tall sky scraper buildings that are higher and sparkle more than any other building. They represent “the party” and big brother. It represents how they are above everybody and the buildings glitter like gold. However, all that glitters is not gold. Big brother and his party use a lot of symbolism, and the symbolism brainwashes the people in the town. One of the main symbols in the book is the big telescreen with a picture of a guy with a big moustache pointing is a BIG symbol, because the pictures are all over the town and its telling you that big brother is watching YOU!