Character Identification
Characters by Quote
Newspeak
Plot 1
Plot 2
100
The novel's protagonist.
Who is Winston Smith?
100
"Of all the horrors in the world--a rat!"
Who is Winston?
100
The psychological principle that allows people to believe contradictory ideas simultaneously.
What is doublethink?
100
This shocks Winston and Julia about O'Brien's telescreen
What happens when Winston and Julia discover O'Brien can turn off his telescreen?
100
Julia is only a rebel from the __________ down?
What is the significance of Julia's waist?
200
Winston's wife
Who is Katharine?
200
"I'm not interested in the next generation, dear. I'm interested in us."
Who is Julia?
200
The tendency to enjoy being solitary or individualistic
What is Ownlife?
200
Winston is most afraid of these.
What are rats?
200
The group from whom the Party claims to have saved the Proles.
Who are the Capitalists?
300
Winston believes he will be vaporized because he is too intelligent.
Who is Syme?
300
"If, for example, it would somehow serve our interests to throw sulphuric acid into a child's face, are you prepared to do that?"
Who is O'Brien?
300
Wearing an improper expression on your face
What is Facecrime?
300
The hiding place of the telescreen in Mr. Charrington's apartment.
What is behind the picture of St. Clement's?
300
Winston's most vivid memory associated with his childhood.
What is his constant hunger?
400
He is orthodox and always smells sweaty.
Who is Parsons?
400
"She listened at the keyhole. Heard what I was saying and nipped off to the patrols the very next day. Pretty smart for a nipper of seven, eh?"
Who is Parsons?
400
The method used by Oceania's citizens to avoid having spontaneous anti-Party thoughts?
What is crimestop?
400
The two important tasks the Proles are expected to complete.
What are working and breeding?
400
This causes Winston to first believe O'Brien also hated the Party.
What happened when O'Brien and Winston locked eyes after a hate session?
500
O'Brien's servant
Who is Martin?
500
"Beg pardon, dearie. I wouldn't 'a sat on you, only the buggers put me there."
Who is the prole woman in the holding cell?
500
Blind, enthusiastic acceptance of an idea
What is bellyfeel?
500
The four Ministries in Oceania.
What are the Ministry of Plenty, Ministry of Peace, Ministry of Love, and Ministry of Truth?
500
The piece of evidence that Winston finds that proves the Party's dishonesty.
What is the photograph that proves the Party lied about the treason of three men
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