1984 Terms
What is Big Brother, what does he represent?
He is a poster, not a real person, but his picture is everywhere and it represents a constant surveillance and tyranny
Why does Gatsby seem interested in Nick Carraway?
Because of Nick's relation to Daisy
Is Jay Gatsby an Oxford man?
He says so all the time but he is not. He makes up many histories for himself
When does the Great Gatsby take place?
The "Roaring Twenties" or 1920s
When was the town of Fair Lawn founded?
Was originally called "Slooterdam" by Irish and Dutch colonists. The exact year is unclear but certainlu sometime before 1710, though it was officially incorporated at that time
What is a thoughtcrime?
The criminalization of thinking negatively about the Party, or thinking about rebelling
How did Gatsby get rich?
How does Gatsby repay Nick Carraway for setting up Daisy and him?
Nick refuses any offers but Gatsby decorates Nick's house anyway, though, mostly for Daisy's arrival
What is the definition of satire?
The use of humor or irony to criticize something disapproved of
What is it called when you go into a black hole and get stretched apart?
Spaghettification
What is the purpose of Two Minutes Hate?
To direct everyone's anger against the enemies of the Party, especially because conditions are so bad that they should really be angry with the Party
Tom Buchanan is married to __________.
Daisy Buchanan
Would you consider Jay Gatsby a good person? Does he deserve to be with Daisy?
Answers may vary, just need movie example to support your answer
What is Mr. Pollock's guilty pleasure NFL team?
The Jacksonville Jaguars
What is the Ministry of Truth?
It is a propaganda organization that destroys old media/information contrary to what the Party wants you to believe. It also "invents" truths by making up stories
Tom Buchanan's mistress' name is __________.
Myrtle Wilson, wife of George Wilson
Who kills Gatsby at the end of the movie?
George Wilson because Tom Buchanan lies and tells George that Gatsby killed his wife and was the one he was sleeping with. So George kills him for revenge. The truth, however, is that Daisy killed her and Tom was sleeping with Myrtle (George's wife)
What is the American Dream according to Nick Carraway?
Answers may vary; I would argue the American Dream to him is to be a self-made man that can earn the respect of others by hard work and determination and integrity
What is the mascot of Syracuse University?
OTTO THE ORANGE
What is Newspeak?
What is Doublethink?
Newspeak is a new language with limited words designed to prevent someone from even expressing dislike of the Party. Doublethink is believing two contradictory ideas at the same time (ex. freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength)
They met when Gatsby was just a soldier and not rich yet. He wanted to make something of himself before marrying her
Because everyone is willing to accept the lies about Gatsby, the liars got away with their crimes, and not a single soul attended Gatsby's funeral, aside from Nick
What is the American Dream to Tom Buchanan?
Answers may vary; Tom is difficult because he already has it all, but for him, I think it is the continuance of that lifestyle and the ability for the rich to shape society (ex. with his racist ideology)
What year was Mr. Pollock born?