Characters
This character serves as the face of the Party and embodies Big Brother.
Who is Goldstein?
This illegal act marks the beginning of Winston's rebellion against the Party.
What is writing in a diary?
This image of the Party's leader, displayed everywhere in Oceania, symbolizes authority and control over the people.
What is Big Brother/
The year in which the events of the novel take place.
What is 1984?
She represents hope for rebellion through her affair with Winston.
Who is Julia?
Winston works at this government agency responsible for altering historical records.
What is the Ministry of Truth?
This place, where Winston and Julia meet secretly, symbolizes temporary freedom and rebellion against the Party’s domination.
What is the room above the junk shop?
This historical event inspired Orwell to write 1984.
What is World War II?
This character acts as both an ally and betrayer to Winston.
Who is O’Brien?
O’Brien tricks Winston into believing he is part of this secret organization.
What is the Brotherhood?
This invented language, designed to eliminate rebellious thoughts, symbolizes the Party’s control over language and thought.
What is Newspeak?
The novel is set in this dystopian superstate ruled by the Party.
What is Oceania?
Who is Winston's neighbor?
Who is Parsons?
Julia brings this food to their first meeting as a symbol of rebellion.
What is a piece of chocolate?
This beverage, often consumed by Party members, symbolizes the artificial and forced satisfaction provided by the Party to maintain control over its citizens.
What is Victory Gin?
In 1984, the Party’s control over information and history is a clear reflection of Orwell's critique of this political practice.
What is propoganda?
Who owns the junk shop and turns out to be a member of the though police?
Who is Mr. Charrington?
In Room 101, Winston faces his greatest fear, which involves this creature.
What are rats?
This object represents Winston’s longing for the past and his desire to connect with a time before the Party erased all history.
What is the paperweight?
Orwell wrote this novel as a warning against this type of government system.
What is totalitarianism?