PART 2- CHAPTERS 1-7
Chapter 1
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The novel
shaping kaleidoscopes are mentioned in reference to Julia’s accident. Why is
this an interesting concept?
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Kaleidoscopes create random, fractured and
meaningless images
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Suggests that novels written are similarly meaningless-
shows lack of soul in society
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Is
Julia’s note too naïve?
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Does seem childish- but no time for subtleties
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Clumsy but effective signal to Winston she is
attracted to him
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Chapter 2
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Why do
you think Orwell places so much emphasis on the setting here?
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Country descriptions beauty and wholesomeness
giving relief from ugliness earlier
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Elevate their love making to affirmation of life
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How do
Winston and Julia differ here?
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Julia more experiences in double life- simpler
expectations
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She wants to survive party rather than destroy
it
Chapter 3
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What are
Julia’s techniques for survival?
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Skillful in subterfuge- plays role of solid
Party member. Enthusiastic to avoid suspicion.
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What does
the story of Katherine on the cliff edge contribute at this point?
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Life is held cheaply in society- Party
disregards it
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Winston has more sense than Julia- she didn’t
understand solves nothing (p.111)
Chapter 4
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Why do
Winston and Julia rent Charrington’s room when they are so aware of the danger?
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Small amount of happiness able to give each
other make like tolerable
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What is
the mood in this chapter?
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In spite of knowledge of crime- peace, comfort
and control- links to oldworld furniture and fittings
Chapter 5
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How does
Winston perceive Mr Charrington?
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Sees him as harmless, gentle interested in old
times, leading peaceful but lonely existence
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Compare
the Hate Week poster with the description of the prisoners of war discussed
earlier.
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Threatening portrayal- ruthless aggression of
Eurasian soldiers-whereas description of prisoners emphasized their humanity
and vulnerability
Chapter 6
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Does the
point at which Winston and O’Brien’s path cross have any significance?
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Stops Winston close to place where note was
received
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Made connections in front of telescreen no
suspicion- but in light of betrayal later grim joke
Chapter 7
·
To what
extent have Winston and Julia accepted the possibility of arrest?
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Julia- more optimistic, Winston- fatalistic-
neither has illusions about ruthless efficiency of Thought Police
·
Is
Winston correct to say ‘We are not human.’
Correct insofar as Party members are programmed
to deny human impulses, but incorrect in that they both struggle against this
denial, thereby demonstrating humanity
Chapter 8
·
How does Orwell emphasise the
differences between the lives of Inner and Outer Party members?
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Shows
poor quality of life does not exist for Inner Party
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Their
surroundings clean, quiet, spacious and efficient- food to furnishing good quality
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Guard
privileges jealously- e.g. wine
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Why is, this realistically speaking,
the meeting with O’Brien unnecessary?
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Ruthlessness
of the Thought Police and the sham trials suggest forced confessions are enough
to convict anybody under slightest suspicion- Crimes do not have to be proven
Chapter 9
·
Why do you think Orwell included
extracts from the book?
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Understanding
of structure- limited by Winston’s knowledge
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In
process of giving Winston ‘big picture’ gives reader comprehensive description
than previously possible
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How does this inclusion work?
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Works
on 2 levels- objective outline of social/political structure and manages to criticize inhumane and
totalitarian nature of regime (and of our time)
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What is the effect of the appearance
of the undisguised ‘Mr Charrington’ at the end of the chapter?
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Appearance
is chilling indication to Winston that he has been under observation since
bought the diary- quite disturbing as so convincing as gentle shop owner
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