Relationships
Who do children spy on in 1984?
parents
What does the poster say that reminds people they are being watched?
Big Brother is watching you
Who controls the past, according to the Party?
The Party
What is the only purpose of marriage according to the Party?
To have children for the Party
What is thoughtcrime?
Thinking against the Party
What happens to history in 1984?
It is constantly rewritten and erased
Why does the Party try to stop people from forming close relationships?
It creates loyalty outside the Party
What is the only thing people are said to "own"?
The few cubic centimetres inside their skull
What does "2 + 2 = 5" represent?
Forced belief
How does destroying relationships help the Party stay in control?
People can’t trust anyone or work together
Why do people control their own actions and thoughts?
Fear of being punished
Why can’t people trust their own memories?
The Party changes the past
What does the family become in 1984?
An extension of the Thought Police
How does constant surveillance isolate people?
They are afraid to trust others or express themselves
How does controlling truth help the Party maintain power?
People depend on the Party for reality