Answer the following prompt using direct evidence from George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984. When responding to the question, use everything you have been taught about writing and argumentative structure. Because this is a timed writing experience, you will NOT have time to write a formal introduction and conclusion. However, you should develop prewriting that outlines your claim, reasons, and evidence BEFORE writing the essay. Remember to leave time at the end to re-read, review, and make changes/additions as necessary.

Prompt: Why does Winston begin writing in the journal, even though he knows the very act of owning the pen, paper and ink represents a slippery slope that might—and in fact, does—lead to his tragic downfall?