Vocabulary
The working-class people, considered insignificant by the Party.
Proles
This ministry produces propaganda and alters records to maintain Party orthodoxy.
Ministry of Truth
Can you guess who says this?
“You’re the gentleman that bought the young lady’s keepsake album. That was a beautiful bit of paper, that was.”
Mr. Charrington
True or False: Winston works at the Ministry of Truth changing historical records.
True
What is the order of the social hierarchy in Oceania?
Proles > Outer Party > Inner Party
The official language of Oceania designed to limit freedom of thought.
Newspeak
This ministry controls the economy, manipulates production statistics, and enforces rationing.
Ministry of Plenty
Can you guess who says this?
“Don’t you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought?”
Syme
True or False: Winston often sees the proles attending Party rallies and supporting Big Brother enthusiastically.
False
What are three forms of surveillance in Oceania?
Telescreens, Thought Police, Helicopters peering into windows
To erase someone from existence and history as punishment.
Vaporize
This ministry enforces loyalty through surveillance, torture, and punishment.
Ministry of Love
Can you guess who says this?
“You’re a thought-criminal! You’re a Eurasian spy! I’ll shoot you, I’ll vaporize you…”
Parsons's son
Why does Winston sit in the alcove of his living room?
So he can write in his diary without being seen by the telescreen
How does Winston perform a secret act of rebellion?
Writing in a diary
The ability to believe two contradictory ideas at the same time.
Doublethink
This ministry manages war efforts and keeps perpetual conflict as social control.
Ministry of Peace
Can you guess who says this?
“I thought I heard you come in. Do you think you could come across and have a look at our kitchen sink? It’s got blocked up.”
Mrs. Parsons
What is the overall smell of Winston's apartment and other buildings?
Sweaty; boiled cabbage
How does the concept of Doublethink apply to the four ministries of Oceania?
They all do the opposite of what they claim to do
A belief or opinion that strongly contradicts established doctrine or law.
Heresey/Heretic
TRUE/FALSE: The Ministry of Truth preserves accurate historical records for public knowledge.
FALSE
Can you guess who says this?
“Now that he had recognized himself as a dead man it became important to stay alive as long as possible…” (inkstained fingers detail)
Winston
What is a “steamer”?
A nickname for rocket bombs
What is the recurring ritual in Oceania that forces citizens to watch a short film of the Party’s enemies and channels collective hatred toward the Party’s scapegoat?
Two Minutes Hate