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Themes and Topics Theme Overarching idea; has to be able to be applied to other works (general); the author’s message to YOU, the reader. Topic The subject of the passage; what it’s about; specific They are close relatives of each other Question to ask: Can this idea be applied to other books/films/etc. or is it specific to this book?

Censorship in 1984

What is it? CENSORSHIP

Censorship Abroad

What do y’all know about it? Censorship Abroad What do y’all know about it?

Censorship in the U.S. Terms to know: Challenge - question where or not a book should be allowed in schools, libraries, etc. Censor - examine, remove, alter, prohibit a part or whole of a work Ban - forbid a work from being sold/circulated

Popular Banned Books

Censoring 1984 Pro-communist Anti-government Sexuality Gloomy and depressing

Censorship within 1984 Economy Photographs Winston’s work How is Oceania censored from the outside world?

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