👉 The conflict in the novel "1984" by George Orwell arises from the oppressive totalitarian regime led by Big Brother, which seeks absolute control over every aspect of citizens' lives through surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth. Winston Smith, the protagonist, rebels against this regime by seeking personal freedom and truth, but his actions lead to a brutal confrontation with the Party's enforcers, highlighting the inherent struggle between individual autonomy and state-imposed conformity. This conflict underscores themes of power, resistance, and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism.