Themes
The action of suppressing a thought or desire to someone so that it becomes unconscious
Repression
The protagonist of 1984.
Winston Smith
What was Orwell's birth name?
Eric Blair
What is the symbol of being watched 24/7 by the Party?
Telescreens
The book's main themes (brainwashing, control etc.) represents.
A glimpse of what could be of countries during times of stress and conflict.
The action of resisting the authority or control of an oppressive force
Rebellion
The protagonist's significant other.
Julia
What country was Orwell born?
India
What may symbolize the destruction of history?
Memory Holes
What major event was 1984 written after?
World War II
Submission to one's authority
Obedience
The massively populated working class.
Proles
What was his job when he lived in Burma?
Indian Imperial Police
What is Big Brother a Symbol of?
The Party
What major politically tense event was 1984 written around?
Cold War
The exchange of information between individuals.
Communication
The antagonist of 1984.
O'Brien
What was his other critically famous novel?
Animal Farm
What does "2 + 2 = 5" represent?
The brainwashing of the residents.
What type of government was displayed in 1984?
Totalitarian
Record of events that happened in the past.
History
He is "Always watching you."
Big Brother
What was Orwell's inspiration for writing the novel?
Hitler/Stalin's rise to totalitarian power in Germany/Soviet Union.
What does Winston represent?
The average person going about their lives.
What is the novel's tone?
dark, pessimistic, depressing, somewhat cynical