Answer:
In the book "1984" by George Orwell, Winston describes where he was when he awakened as a "bright, cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." He is in a room he doesn't recognize, with all its furnishings being strange to him. The room is stripped of any personal or familiar items and has a harsh, impersonal feel. Winston's awakening in this unfamiliar and bleak environment symbolizes the loss of his identity and individuality, as well as his subjugation to the oppressive control of the government.