Make sure you can answer all the objectives below:
1) Define Negative Utopia and discuss how 1984 fits the definition.
2) Define motif, give 3-5 examples of motifs in the book and be able to explain their significance (a few motifs to think about include rebellion, songs, slogans, sex, rebellion)
3) Be able to explain the significance of the following themes: The meaning of freedom; The responsibility of the Individual in Society, Dehumanization as a method of control, isolation, social class disparity, and the abuse of power
4) Define dystopia and apply it to the novel
5) Keep a list of ironies (at least ten found in the book)
6) Make a list of all the characters with description and discussion of the meaning behind their names
7) Examine the following symbols: Big Brother, The Party Slogans, The Four Ministries, the paperweight, the golden country, Emmanuel Goldstein, James, Aaronson, Rutherford, Chestnut Tree Café, Doublethink, Newspeak Dictionary, Winston’s Diary, Junkshop, songs, Proles
8) Explain the purpose of Newspeak
9) Describe how Big Brother controls its citizens
10) Describe the setting
11) Name the four ministries and what they control
12) Compare/Contrast Winston and Julia
13) Research current privacy-related issues and debates affection society and connect with 1984.
14) Keep a list of Newspeak Words
15) Discuss the meaning of room 101.
16) List the ideas in Goldstein’s book.
17) Outline the plot according to the six elements of plot
18) Discuss the three movements in the book and summarize what happens in each.
19) List the types of conflict involved in the novel.
20) Discuss the meaning of various quotes discussed in class.
21) List five to ten examples of foreshadow.
1) Define Negative Utopia and discuss how 1984 fits the definition.
2) Define motif, give 3-5 examples of motifs in the book and be able to explain their significance (a few motifs to think about include rebellion, songs, slogans, sex, rebellion)
3) Be able to explain the significance of the following themes: The meaning of freedom; The responsibility of the Individual in Society, Dehumanization as a method of control, isolation, social class disparity, and the abuse of power
4) Define dystopia and apply it to the novel
5) Keep a list of ironies (at least ten found in the book)
6) Make a list of all the characters with description and discussion of the meaning behind their names
7) Examine the following symbols: Big Brother, The Party Slogans, The Four Ministries, the paperweight, the golden country, Emmanuel Goldstein, James, Aaronson, Rutherford, Chestnut Tree Café, Doublethink, Newspeak Dictionary, Winston’s Diary, Junkshop, songs, Proles
8) Explain the purpose of Newspeak
9) Describe how Big Brother controls its citizens
10) Describe the setting
11) Name the four ministries and what they control
12) Compare/Contrast Winston and Julia
13) Research current privacy-related issues and debates affection society and connect with 1984.
14) Keep a list of Newspeak Words
15) Discuss the meaning of room 101.
16) List the ideas in Goldstein’s book.
17) Outline the plot according to the six elements of plot
18) Discuss the three movements in the book and summarize what happens in each.
19) List the types of conflict involved in the novel.
20) Discuss the meaning of various quotes discussed in class.
21) List five to ten examples of foreshadow.
Answer the following questions
1984 Test: Each
questions is worth 5 points unless noted.
Total points = 181
1.
(15 points) List and explain three themes that appear in
1984.
- (8 points) What do the following symbols represent (keep in mind that they may represent more than one thing at different times in the novel)
Paperweight:
The Golden Country:
Chestnut Tree Café:
Songs:
- Give a definition for dystopia and briefly explain how 1984 fits the definition (be specific and use examples – vague or incomplete answers will not receive full credit)
- List five foreshadows in 1984 (and explain what they hint at)
- Describe in detail and with examples the various ways (at least five) that Big Brother controls its citizens.
- List four ironies in the book.
- Give three examples of motifs that occur in the novel and connect each to a theme.
- Explain the slogan, “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” Why is this slogan important?
- What lies/half-truths does the party teach about history?
- Name the four ministries and what each controls.
- List the three principles of Ingsoc.
- List five Newspeak words and define each.
- How is a person’s class determined in 1984?
- How does Big Brothers philosophy about power and control differ from previous dictatorships?
- What is O’Brien’s vision of the future?
- Explain the significance of Winston’s childhood memories? How do they give weight to the novel?
- According to Obrien how is Winston mentally deranged?
- (14 points): For the following characters discuss who they are, the meanings of their names, and what they represent in the novel.
Ampleforth
Syme
Winston Smith
Julia
Parsons:
Oglivey:
- (9 points) List and explain in detail the three movements of the novel. Use examples. What is each about? Why is each important?
