Monday, 30 April 2018

1984 Essay Quiz

In a 1-page essay (minimum length) compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by either theme, character, or symbol.  Make sure you have detailed examples to back up your ideas.

You will be graded on the following:

1) Opening paragraph with thesis statement, order of development and a hook.  (10 points)

2) Body paragraphs that reinforce and prove thesis and give detailed examples (specific scenes, quotes, moments for the book) and analysis those examples in relation to thesis.  (30 points)

3) Conclusion that restates in a new way what you proved in the paper and leaves the reader with something further to think about.  You might try and return to your hook in the ending.  (10 points)



TANNER
1. Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.



2.  Some feel that 1984 had much relevance at the time that it was written, but now has very little relevance.  Write an essay in which you agree or disagree with the idea that the novel is no longer significant to our society.  Although this prompt requires you to comment and bring in examples for the modern world, the bulk of the essay should focus on the novel itself.



3. Write an essay in which you explain whether or not Winston is a hero.  Explain your answer with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition.



4. 1984 is a cautionary tale.  Write an essay in which you thoroughly explain what Orwell is cautioning us against.



5. The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential roles) of women in society.  Write an essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the significance of your observations might be.




Homework: Part 3 Chapter 1.

Schedule:
4/17 Book 2 Chapter 5
4/18 Book 2 Chapters 6-7
4/19 Book 2 Chapter 8
4/20 Book 2 Chapter 9
4/23 Book 2 Chapter 9
4/24 Book 2 Chapter 9
4/25 Book 2 Chapter 10
4/27 Test over Part 2
4/30 Book 3 Chapter 1
5/1 Book 3 Chapter 2
5/2 Book 3 Chapter 2
5/4 Book 3 Chapter 3
5/7 Book 3 Chapter 4
5/8 Book 3 Chapter 5
5/9 Book 3 Chapter 6
5/11 - Review
5/14 - FINAL

 Book III QUESTIONS

1. Why are the political prisoners more terrified than the common criminals?

2. Why was Ampleforth in prison?

3. What role does Winston think O’Brien has been playing?

4. According to O’Brien, why is Winston being tortured?

5. According to O’Brien, why does the Party want power?

6. Where does O’Brien think reality exists?

7. What does Winston see when he looks in the mirror?

8. At the end of Chapter III, what has Winston NOT done that O’Brien wants him to do?

9. What is in Room 101?

10. When and in what way does Winston betray Julia? Why is it significant?
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11. Why does O’Brien say prisoners are brought to the Ministry of Love?

12. Was the Party successful in “getting inside” Winston?

13. How do Winston and Julia now feel about one another?

14. How does Winston ultimately feel about Big Brother?

15. What “victory over himself” has Winston won?  Do you think it’s a real victory?

16. What do you think the major theme of 1984 is?  Why?

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