You are Society!
You are told that new telescreens are being added to all of the rooms, including all bedrooms, how do you react?
You are to have no reaction at all, or you are to be happy because this could allow the party to catch more rebels!
Can a super state conquer another, if not, why?
No, they cannot, because without constant war, the government cannot remain in constant control over society
What does Wintson always complain about that bothers him (Hint: it's a medical thing)
His varicose ulcer
Who is Big Brother?
He is the supreme leader of Oceania and is the head power
Who is O'Brien, and what is his role so far in the novel?
He is a government worker, and he is the head of the brotherhood/leader of the rebelling party in Oceania
You see your mom reading a book, what do you do???
Report her to the thought police!
What would happen if fear and hatred entered its way into society?
The lies of the party would be uncovered and people would begin questioning Big Brothers authority
How does Winston feel about the party?
Winston hates the party and puts on a happy facade, but is constantly testing the party's limits by silently rebelling
Name at least 3 ways Big Brother manipulates society:
Answers may include:
- programs on the telescreens
- newspeak
- children's books/education
- thought police
- spies
- cameras
How does society view Goldstein?
Goldstein is used as propaganda during hate and is seen as the ultimate betrayer of the party
Hate week is moved up a week, what should you do?
You should respond by willingly putting in extra hours at work, helping create propaganda, getting excited/overjoyed, etc
What are the three superstates and what philosophy do they each follow?
Oceania: INGSOC
Eurasia: Neo-Bolshevism
Eastasia: Death-Worship
What does Winston think is going to happen to him?
He believes that the thought police is going to vaporize him
What does Big Brother symbolize?
He symbolizes the possibilities of a totalitarian government
What is the famous saying from the party?
War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength