SETTINg
PROLES
the past
symbols
100

Where does Winston go to escape Party control

The prole district

100

Who are the proles

working class


100

What does Winston want to learn

life before the party

100

What object does Winston buy

a glass paperweight

200

What kind of area do the proles live in

 poor and rundown


200

Why does Winston think they matter

they are the majority

200

Who does he ask

an old prole

200

Where does it come from

the past

300

Where is the antique shop located

in the prole district


300

What do proles lack

political awareness
300

Why is Winston frustrated

because the old prole doesnt give him any valuable information

300

Why does Winston like it

it has no use to the party

400

Why does Winston feel safer there

less party control

400

Why can they not rebel

they do not understand the past

400

What does this encounter show

history is lost

400

What does it symbolize

freedom and history

500

Why is the area still dangerous

because the party can watch everyone

500

What does this show about power

numbers alone arent enough

500

How does the Party control people

by erasing the past

500

Why is it dangerous

it connects him to the rebellion