Plot & Main Idea
What is the main idea of Books vs Cigarettes?
That reading is not as expensive as people think
Whos the narrator in all essays?
George Orwell
What type of settings does Orwell use?
Real-life settings
What do Orwell’s openings usually do?
Introduce the main idea
What does Orwell calculate in Books vs Cigarettes?
The cost of books vs cigarettes
What dose Decline of the English Murder mainly discuss?
What role dose Orwell play in his writing
Observer and critic
Where does Down the Mine take place?
In a coal mine
What do his endings usually do?
Reinforce his argument
What does Orwell describe in older murder cases?
Their storytelling and structure
Whats the focoaus of Down the Mine?
The harsh conditions of the coal miners/ the difference between the working class and non- working class
How dose Orwell support his ideas?
With personal experience and examples
What setting is discussed in Decline of the English Murder?
English society
Why are openings important?
They hook the reader/ introduce the argument or critique.
What does Orwell physically do in Down the Mine?
Goes into a coal mine
What do all Three essays have in common?
They each criticize the social issues in a society
What type of tone dose Orwell often use?
Analytical, Logical, Judgmental, Informative
Why are these settings important
They reflect real social issues/ add context that supports his argument
Why are endings important?
They leave a lasting message
What changes in modern murders does Orwell notice?
They are less “classic” and structured
Why dose Orwell write these essays?
To challenge common beliefs and inform readers
Why is Orwells perspective important?
It makes his argument more believable
How do settings help Orwell’s purpose?
They make ideas more realistic
How does Orwell connect opening and ending?
He returns to his main idea
Why is Orwell’s mine visit important?
It gives firsthand experience