1984 - ‘There seemed to be no colour in anything, except the posters that were plastered everywhere.

‘At the far end of the room, O’Brien was sitting at a table under a green-shaded lamp.’

‘On it was written, in a large unformed handwriting: I love you.’

‘He propped the book against his knees and began reading: Chapter I. Ignorance is Strength.’

‘Almost unconsciously he traced with his finger in the dust on the table.’