Symbols
This item in 1984 can be seen as symbolizing Winston's attachment to the past, until it is notably destroyed.
what is a paperweight?
England
Where was 1984 written?
Do it to Julia! Not me!
What element of plot is the scene?
CLIMAX
The theory and practice of oligarchical collectivism
What is the title of “the book”
The protagonist of the novel.
Who is Winston?
An opposite place of Oceania where Winston escapes the reality.
What is a Golden Country?
Aftermath of WWII up until 1949.
In what time frame was the novel 1984 written?
At the end, Winston loved the big brother.
What element of plot is the scene?
Resolution
Item which was scarce but could end Winston’s pain
What is a razor blade?
A pragmatic and optimistic character who’s rebellion against the party is small and personal.
who is Julia?
This prediction is repeated a number of times by Winston, and appears to be ironic as a result.
What is the “place where there is no darkness?
A tragedy
what is 1984?
Winston's visits the prole neighborhood, has conversations with the store owner, purchases "banned" items, and rents the room above the store.
What element of plot is the scene?
Rising action
The most important piece of literature which told Winston everything he already knew.
What is “the book”?
This character is too intelligent to stay in the Party’s favor.
who is Syme?
An abstract and unreal resistance to the party. (hint: invented by the party)
Who is Emanuel Goldstein?
Eric Arthur Blair
who wrote the novel?
Winston is reintegrated back into society as a loyal and faithful Party member. He meets Julia again and realizes that they both betrayed one another under torture, and he can no longer stand to be near her.
What element of plot is the scene? Hint: Resolution is ahead.
Falling action
Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford
Who were the three traitors/Who were the original party leaders?
This is a mysterious, powerful, and sophisticated character, who claims to be part of the brotherhood.
Who is O’Brien?
This individual symbolizes hope in future and in the resistance of proles.
who is the red-armed prole woman?
The Last Man in Europe
what was an early title of 1984?
Orwell introduces audience to Winston and dystopian nation of Oceania.
What element of plot is the scene?
Exposition
Part of the Newspeak which had been deliberately constructed for political purposes
What is the B vocabulary?
A dull party member who’s ill-mannered kids are Junior Spies.
who is Parson?