CHARACTER IDs
This character recites the “unspoken” prayer to a congregation praying for victory in war.
Who is THE AGED STRANGER? / God's Messenger
This term describes when the opposite of what’s expected is what occurs.
What is IRONY?
“When modest Men have been thus treated by you a few times, they will choose ever after to be silent in your Company”
What is "Rules..." by Benjamin Franklin?
This festival-like event is intended to work citizens into a rage-filled, patriotic frenzy.
What is HATE WEEK?
This government official ensures that all citizens are made equal by impairing the healthy and beautiful.
Who is THE HANDICAPPER GENERAL?
This satirical devices imitates a person, thing, or idea in such as a way to make it appear ridiculous.
What is PARODY?
“The revolution will be complete when the language is perfect”
What is 1984 by George Orwell?
This figure, whose face is depicted throughout all of Oceania, is the Supreme Ruler of the Party.
Who is BIG BROTHER?
This SNL character makes an earnest commentary while making snide asides under his breath.
Who is MR SUBLIMINAL?
1984 and "Harrison Bergeron" are prime examples of this type of satire.
What is JUVENALIAN?
“I have no children, by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past childbearing”
What is "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift?
This character, known as the Enemy of the People. is thought to be the ultimate traitor of the Party.
Who is Emmanuel GOLDSTEIN?
This “vehemently orthodox” character understands more than he should, and disappears for it.
Who is SYME?
“Rules for Making Oneself a Disagreeable Companion” is an example of this type of satire.
What is HORATIAN?
“He flung away his rubber-ball nose, revealed a man that would have awed Thor, the god of thunder”
What is "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut?
This term describes complete loyalty to the Party.
What is ORTHODOXY?