Background
What's the main characters full name?
Winston Smith
What are the root words of totalitarianism?
“Total” + “Authoritarian”
What type of tale did George Orwell's 1984 as?
A cautionary and a warning tale.
What were some of the Totalitarian regimes in the 1900s that George Orwell witnessed?
The Soviet Union, Germany, Italy
What time period was 1984 written in?
WWII
What did George Orwell warn against through 1984?
Totalitarian government systems
What was a big defining experience that Orwell faced that shaped his opinion about power?
The Imperial Police
Why were these type of governments so negatively seen?
They took full control of the people and mistreated them.
What type of point of view did George Orwell write 1984 in?
3rd Person Limited
What was the country George Orwell worked for the Imperial Police in?
Burma
What were 3 famous dictators that were present in George Orwell's time?
Stalin, Mussolini, and Hitler
What type of government did George Orwell prefer?
Democratic Governments
What was the theme from my presentation?
"True Freedom Never Exists"
What type of government system was present in the time period of Orwell that he addresses in his book 1984?
Totalitarianism
What did George Orwell claim was the best way to avoid totalitarian governments?
A well-informed public that speaks out and issues in society.