1984 setting

The setting of the book basically takes place in London, England in 1984. Chapter one starts off with the main character Winston Smith returning to his home. He is unable to take the elevator up because it is always out of service so he takes the stairs and everytime he gets on a new set of staircase, he sees a poster that says "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU." Winston is a member of the ruling class and there is this device called "telescreen" and it monitors the action of the citizens.