1984
This character is the protagonist of George Orwell's "1984."
Who is Winston?
The campaign was designed to promote this revolutionary product, which was introduced shortly after the ad aired.
What is the MacIntosh Computer?
The name of the girl Hasan Minhaj was taking to Homecoming.
Who is Bethany Reed?
Adichie describes the impact of this type of narrative, which simplifies complex human experiences and reduces groups to stereotypes.
What is a single story?
This theme often manifests in societies where individuals suppress their personal beliefs and behaviors to adhere to group norms.
What is conformity?
Two of the three slogans of the Party.
What are Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength, War is Peace?
The woman in the ad is shown running through a crowd of people with this type of device, symbolizing rebellion.
What is a hammer?
This pivotal figure in Hasan's life, nicknamed "Baba," is a central focus in many of his stories in "Homecoming King."
Who is his father?
Adichie recalls her childhood experiences with this iconic and powerful literary figure, demonstrating the lack of representation in the stories she read.
Who is Superman?
In both Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's narrative and George Orwell's "1984," the struggle for self-definition against external pressures highlights the importance of this concept.
What is identity?
This government department is responsible for the alteration of historical records.
What is the Ministry of Truth?
The ad wanted its Mac to symbolize this, suggesting originality and combating conformity.
What is empowerment/individualism?
In "Homecoming King," Hasan discusses this significant high school life event.
What is a prom?
Adichie argues that hearing only a single story can lead to this negative outcome regarding perceptions of individuals or groups.
What is stereotyping?
In George Orwell's "1984," this oppressive regime uses a constant barrage of propaganda and surveillance to enforce conformity and suppress individual thought, paralleling the message in the Apple Super Bowl ad that challenges the status quo.
What is "Big Brother."
This term, used in "1984," refers to the practice of rewriting history to fit the Party's narrative.
What is Newspeak?
After its debut, the Apple "1984" ad was analyzed and debated in media studies classes, primarily for its use of this literary technique.
What is an allegory?
Minhaj touches on the experience of this group of people, highlighting their struggles and contributions to America.
Who are immigrants?
Adichie highlights the roles of these media forms, which often perpetuate single stories focusing on negative news about certain countries or people groups.
What are news, media, or social platforms/outlets?
This type of literary writing is employed in "1984," the ad, "Homecoming King," and "Danger of a Single Story."
What is a narrative?
This high-ranking member of the party tortures the protagonist in an attempt to break his spirit.
Who is O'Brien?
Following its airing, the "1984" ad garnered numerous awards and launched Apple's reputation for this in advertising.
What is innovation?
In this class, Minhaj was paired with a specific girl for prom as a bracket.
What is AP Calculus?
Adichie recalls listening to this pop music icon's songs, which influenced her early understanding of storytelling beyond her Nigerian culture.
Who is Mariah Carey?
In "1984," the Party uses this pervasive mechanism to monitor citizens' actions and thoughts, while Minhaj feared it after the attack on his family.
What is surveillance?