What is ‘Big Brother?’
In George Orwell's "1984," this slogan serves as a constant reminder to citizens that they are always under surveillance by the Party.
Big Brother is watching you.
In the book, what is one thing that the Party uses to spread the message, “Big Brother is watching you”?
Posters
Name one historical use of the term ”Big Brother” OR the phrase “Big Brother is Watching You.”
There were none!
The _____ cannot speak the truth, as most times, it endangers the image of the government.
Media.
“Oranges and _____,” say the bells of St ______,
“You owe me ____ _______,” say the bells of St ______,
“When will you ___ me?” Say the bells of Old ______,
“When I grow ____,” say the bells of ________.
“Oranges and lemons,” say the bells of St Clement’s,
“You owe me three farthings,” say the bells of St Martin’s,
“When will you pay me?” say the bells of Old Bailey,
“When I grow rich,” say the bells of Shoreditch.
In real-world politics, when people say "Big Brother is watching you," they are referring to the constant surveillance by whom?
The government.
_____ _____ are everywhere nowadays so people are concerned about constant surveillance.
Security cameras.
Big brother represents ___ __________ in politics.
The government
Name 2 examples of the specific things that people cannot do with the phrase, “Big Brother is Watching You,” established.
- Political cartoons/comic strips
- Satirical literature
- Comedy skits
- Online memes
What is the title of chapter 1 in ”The Book”?
Ignorance is Strength
In the book, what emotion(s) does the phrase “Big Brother is watching you” provoke?
Fear
In discussions about government surveillance programs, the phrase "Big Brother is watching" is often used. What specific practices led to public worries about government intrusion?
Mass data collecting practices such as that of the US National Security Agency.
In the government of North Korea, who would “Big Brother” symbolize?
Kim Jong Un
What were the group of people called that snatched away people’s phones in North Korea?
North Korea Ministry of State Security.
In chapter ___ of part ___, the book revealed that Mr. Charrington was part of the ______ _______.
In chapter 10 of part 2, the book revealed that Mr. Charrington was part of the thought police.
What does O’Brien believe about Big Brother in the book?
The Big Brother exists and will never die.
In China's Social Credit System, citizens are rated based on behaviour, including online activities. What real-life consequences can individuals face? Name 2.
1. Limiting travel
2. Access to certain services are disabled.
For what reason does “Big Brother” watch individuals in the workplace?
To ensure workers do not step out of line.
In 1984, the phrase "Big Brother is watching you" represents government surveillance. In present-day Turkmenistan, what does the government do to control the media?
Punishing independent voices and journalists through physical assault, threats, and more.
When Winston asks, “Does the Brotherhood exist?” What does O’Brien answer with? (Just the gist of it is fine)
”That, Winston, you will never know.”
Why is the term “Big Brother” ironic in the book?
Because the term Big Brother is supposed to symbolize someone that is reliable, comforting, and close to you, but in the book, this term symbolized a ”person” with complete power who establishes surveillance and discomfort.
Is Big Brother bald?
It is never specified
List all the given examples of ‘Big Brother’ in both the government AND the workplace.
Government: Leaders and those of similar statuses
Workplace: Bosses, Managers
In the PICTURE showing Animal Farm, what was Leon Trotsky compared to and what was its name?
Compared to a pig named Snowball.
All teams race on the count of three, and whoever reads out loud the first verse of the song that the women near Mr. Charrington’s shop is always singing, wins 800 points
It was only an ‘opeless fancy,
It passed like an Ipril dye,
But a look an’ a word an’ the dreams they stirred
They ‘ave stolen my ‘eart awye!