Characters
Winston tells Julia that she's only a _____ from the waist down.
What is a rebel?
The new poster in preparation for Hate Week
What is a Mongolian face with enormous boots and a submachine gun pointed from his hip?
What the glass paperweight symbolize for Winston
What is the desire to connect with the past and to create a private world outside of the Party's control?
Winston says, the object was not to stay alive but to stay ____
What is human?
What is the significance of Mr. Charrington's shop?
It represents a semblance of the past and serves as a temporary sanctuary for Winston and Julia.
What are other proles?
The significance of the rented room above Mr. Charrington's shop
What is the only place where Winston and Julia can have privacy and feel free from Party surveillance?
What theme is explored through Winston's relationship with Julia?
The theme of rebellion against oppressive control and the search for personal freedom.
Who said: “They can’t do that,” (...) “It’s the one thing they can’t do. They can make you say anything --anything --but they can’t make you believe it. They can’t get inside you”?
Julia
What is the role of the Ministry of Love?
The Ministry of Love is responsible for law and order, including the interrogation and re-education of those who commit thoughtcrimes.
The privilege that O'Brien has that shocks Winston
What is the privilege to turn off the telescreen?
Winston receives this from O'Brien, which gives him hope.
What is "The Book," supposedly written by Emmanuel Goldstein, which explains the ideology of the Party and the principles of the Brotherhood?
The total number of members in the Brotherhood
What is in, nobody knows how many members?
Winston and Julia agree to all of O'Brien's hypotheticals (e.g., “You are prepared to give your lives?” “Yes.” “You are prepared to commit murder?” “Yes.” “To commit acts of sabotage which may cause the death of hundreds of innocent people?” “Yes.” “To betray your country to foreign powers?” “Yes.”) except for one.
What is, are you prepared to never see each other again?
How does the countryside where Winston and Julia go contrast with the city of Airstrip One?
The countryside represents a brief escape from the Party's surveillance and the oppressive atmosphere of the city. It's natural, beautiful, and seemingly free, in stark contrast to the grim, controlled environment of Airstrip One, where every move is monitored.
Syme's fate in Part 2 and why
What is getting vaporized by the Party from being too intelligent and outspoken?
Neither the government nor your own self can alter this.
What are feelings?
Description of the Hate Song
What is a savage, barking rhythm which could not exactly be called music, but resembled the beating of a drum?
What does the Party slogan "Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past" mean?
This slogan means that by altering historical records, the Party can shape people's perceptions of reality and maintain its power. By controlling the present, they rewrite history to justify their rule and manipulate the future.
How does Winston perceive the apartment complex, Victory Mansions, where he lives?
Winston sees Victory Mansions as a decaying, poorly maintained building that symbolizes the overall decline of Oceania. Its name is ironic, as there is little victory in its shabby conditions, reflecting the Party's disregard for the well-being of its citizens.
What is if the Party forces him to stop loving Julia?
Winston's realization about the Party's ability to control reality and how it makes him feel
What is the Party's control over reality being so absolute that it can dictate what people believe to be true, such as changing historical records? This realization intensifies his desire to rebel because he understands that the Party can make people accept falsehoods as facts.
The concept of "doublethink" functions as a tool of control by the Party in Part 2
How does the Party maintain power by forcing people to accept contradictory beliefs simultaneously? It prevents rebellion by making individuals incapable of questioning the Party's version of reality, ensuring that they accept whatever the Party dictates without resistance.
Who is having the following conversation and where?
“You are prepared to give your lives?” “Yes.” “You are prepared to commit murder?” “Yes.” “To commit acts of sabotage which may cause the death of hundreds of innocent people?” “Yes.” “To betray your country to foreign powers?” “Yes.”
The conversation is between Julia, Winston and O'Brien in the office he has in his house.
What is the purpose of the Chestnut Tree Café in the story?
The Chestnut Tree Café is a place where thoughtcriminals are sent after their re-education, serving as a symbol of defeat and betrayal.