Continuation of Dystopian Lit Unit 1984 – George Orwell Continuation of Dystopian Lit Unit

Wednesday, August 23rd In the Bellwork section of your binder, write the following: “Don’t forget to study for the set #2 vocab quiz using Quizlet!” Download Quizlet App Review vocab set #2!

Homework (Due 8/25) By Friday, you need to read chapters 1 and 2 (29 pages) of 1984. There will be a reading quiz on Friday! Also, be ready to participate in a text-based discussion.

Annotation Devices LITERARY ELEMENTS LITERARY TECHNIQUES FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE point of view dialect alliteration setting flashback foreshadowing characterization imagery metaphor theme irony simile plot dramatic irony personification conflict repetition/refrain symbol protagonist tone allusion antagonist idiom

“Harrison Bergeron” Discussion "Harrison Bergeron" is a critique to authoritarian governments written in 1961 following Joe McCarthy's hunt for communists/socialists setting/characters/tone Kurt Vonnegut and his worldview dystopian controls (e.g., transmitter, bag of weights) Handicapper General How do dystopian societies view competition? Is Harrison super human?

“Harrison Bergeron” Discussion In a dystopia, does it pay to be beautiful? Harrison's strength and his handicaps to offset it allusion of Thor Harrison's rebellious stunt at the TV station use of imagery Harrison's death themes in "Harrison Bergeron" - (danger of total equality, power of television)

Thursday, August 24th Identify 3 themes from “Harrison Bergeron.” For each theme, identify evidence from the short story that proves the theme exists within the text.

Introduction to 1984 “George Orwell” was the pen name of Eric Blair. Orwell was an Englishman born in India in 1903. He died at age 47. Orwell was educated at Eton, a prestigious boarding school in England.

Introduction to 1984 Orwell decided to skip college and work as a British Imperial Policeman in Burma. He hated working in Burma and returned to English on sick-leave. Once back in England, he dedicated himself to writing full time. 1984 was written in 1948.

Orwell’s Political Views He considered himself a democratic socialist and was critical of communism. He hated intellectuals, lying, cruelty, political authority, and totalitarianism. He strongly opposed Stalin and Hitler -- he was very outspoken during WWII.

1984 – Setting and Genre Futuristic, cautionary novel Setting: London, in the mythical country of Oceania, 1984 (in the future).

Winston Smith Winston Smith: main character and the narrator of the story. Winston is a 39 year old low-ranking member of the ruling Party. He secretly hates Big Brother and harbors revolutionary dreams. Winston is thin, frail, contemplative, and intellectual.

Julia Julia is Winston’s 25 year old lover. She is a beautiful, dark-haired woman who enjoys sex and claims to have had affairs with many Party members. She is optimistic and her rebellion is small and personal.

O’Brien A mysterious, powerful, and sophisticated member of the Inner Party. Winston believes O’Brien is a member of the “Brotherhood” -- a legendary group of anti-Party rebels. Winston trusts and admires O’Brien, but never quite figures him out.

Mr. Charrington A kind and encouraging old man who runs a second-hand shop in the prole district. He rents Winston and Julia a room without a telescreen so they can carry on their love affair. He seems supportive of Winston’s rebellion against the Party.

Big Brother Big Brother is the perceived ruler of Oceania -- he looks like a combination of Hitler and Stalin. Big Brother’s God-like image is stamped on coins and projected on telescreens -- his face is unavoidable.

Oceania’s Ranks Oceania is a huge country ruled by The Party, which is led by a figure called “Big Brother.” The Inner Party (1% of pop.) control the country. The Outer Party (18% of pop.) are controlled by the Inner Party. The Proles (81% of pop.) are the labor power who live in poverty. The Brotherhood is an underground rebellion organization lead by Emmanuel Goldstein.

Newspeak Newspeak is the official language of Oceania. The goal of the Party is to have Newspeak replace Oldspeak (standard English). Newspeak eliminates undesirable words and invents new words -- all to force Party conformity.

Doublethink Doublethink is the manipulation of the mind by making people accept contradictions. Doublethink makes people believe that the Party is the only institution that knows right from wrong. “The Ministry of Truth” (where Winston works) changes history, facts, and memories to promote Doublethink.

You will get an assigned seat so don’t get too comfortable! Friday, August 25 You will get an assigned seat so don’t get too comfortable! The 16th year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is approaching. What is more important: security or freedom? Explain. Answer in at least 3 sentences

1984 Reading Quiz #1 1.When does the story begin? 2. Who is the protagonist? 3. Describe the place (smells, conditions, etc.).  4. Why is it difficult for Winston to climb stairs? 5. What was the caption beneath the large poster? 6. Describe Winston. 

1984 Reading Quiz #1 7. What police bother Winston? 8. What are the 3 slogans of the Party? 9. What does Winston realize he has done with his diary? 10.Who is at the door? 11. For what are the children of 1984 being trained? 12.What bad news is on the telescreen?

Agenda/Homework Vocab Quiz #2 is Monday! There will be a bellwork check on Monday.

9/11 Lesson Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmedslmeiUc Handout: Debunking Misconceptions About Muslims and Islam Have you heard this stereotype before? Did you believe it?  What makes stereotypes destructive?

1984 and 9/11 Connective Discussion What are the freedoms and restrictions in the society depicted in 1984? What are the stereotypes in place? (Consider the Proles vs the Party) Is the government exercising too much control? How do they exert this control? How does the world of 1984 reflect in and on our current post-9/11 security culture?

Vocabulary (Quiz on Monday!) indoctrinate collate proliferate incriminate saboteur saccharine reverberate dabble jostle tyrannical

Class Discussion What are some of the freedoms students (and citizens in general) are granted? What freedoms or rights are they denied? Who controls the system(s) that govern us? How do we fit into that system? What happens when the power to govern gets into the wrong hands? How is 1984 an example of everything that can go wrong when too much power is given to one group over one another?