Winston Smith - The 39 year old protagonist of the novel whose rebellion
against Big Brother and the Party and love for Julia is completely wiped out
by OBrian at the Ministry of Love.
Julia - Member of the Junior Anti-Sex league who becomes Winstons
secret lover and fellow rebel.
OBrian - Member of the Inner-Party who learns that Winston has
rebellious tendencies and sets a trap for him over the course of 7 years and
ultimately destroys him.
Big Brother - Mysterious omnipresent figurehead who is the embodiment
of all the ideals of the party.
Minor Characters:
Emmanuel Goldstein - Leader of the rebels and designated enemy of
the citizens.
Mr. Charrington - Secret Member of the thought police who owns and
operates an antique store and rents a room to Julia and Winston as a trap
for OBrian.