Winton's coworker at the Ministry of Truth.
What is Room 101?
Room 101, located in the Ministry of Love, is the room where prisoners are sent to be confronted by their deepest fear.
O'Brien says: 2 + 2 =
5
What is doublethink?
Thinking two contradictory thoughts at the same time.
Who is Julia?
Winston's lover and the only other person who Winston can be sure hates the Party and wishes to rebel against it as he does.
Who is Syme?
Winton's friend and philologist?
Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?
Emmanuel Goldstein is said to be the enemy of the Party and is the subject of the daily Two Minutes Hate ritual
What does Winston purchase from Mr. Charrington’s shop?
A diary / journal.
Where did the book that O’Brien gives to Winston come from?
a book supposedly written by Goldstein—was actually written by O’Brien and other members of the inner Party.
Why does Winston think hope lies with the proles?
they make up the majority of Oceania’s population and are the only group that could summon enough force to overthrow the Party.
What does the photograph that Winston remembers contain?
A photo of executed Party leaders Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford. All three men testified to being in Eurasia committing treason at the time the photograph was taken.
What is Newspeak?
The language of Oceania
What does the slogan “Ignorance Is Strength” mean?
Perpetuating ignorance allows the Party to manipulate the past and thus control how people feel and think.
Where does Winston say he will meet O'Brien?
the place where there is no darkness
What does the slogan 'War is Peace' mean?
society finds unity in hating an enemy, no matter who that enemy is.