Questions
How are the proles presented in the novel? What kind of people are they?
They are members of the working class who aren't controlled as much
What interesting observation does Winston make about history books? Why is this important?
winston notices that everything is being currently re written by the party because they are hiding the past.
How does newspeak function as a tool of control?
They eliminate words and grammatical structures to make rebellious thoughts impossible.
Discuss the symbolic meaning of Big Brother.
Big Brother represents totalitarianism control and the loss of individuality
Even though we never visit the front lines, war is an ever-present force in this story, lurking in the background. Why is it necessary for Oceania to be engaged in perpetual war?
To maintain the Party's power through domestic control, by consuming surplus goods and this keeps the population in a state of fear and poverty