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1984 – Pre-Reading guide George Orwell’s classic tale of a future world gone horribly wrong

What’s it about? A novel of psychological terror that warns us about a future where the government controls everything and individual rights are taken away The novel was a response to totalitarian governments (Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, etc.) The world of 1984 is a negative utopia --- a dystopia. The main character, Winston Smith, tries to rebel against society He begins his rebellion with the simple act of writing in his journal --- which is illegal

What’s this world like? All citizens are monitored by telescreens which are present in all homes and workplaces The government is represented by Big Brother, a figure who “sees everything”

More… Laws are enforced by the Thought Police, who arrest and “vaporize” anyone who even thinks disruptive thoughts History is constantly rewritten so that the predictions of Big Brother will never be wrong Citizens are constantly asked to show their allegiance by engaging in rallies and meetings to support Big Brother Hatred for the enemies of Big Brother is encouraged through the use of propaganda The society of Oceania is constantly at war with other countries: Eurasia and Eastasia --- or so Big Brother says.

A few terms from 1984 Doublethink – the ability to believe two contradictory things at the same time Newspeak – the language of Oceania Ingsoc – Oceania’s form of government Thought crime – thinking anti-party thoughts Inner Party/Outer party – those closest to Big Brother and those on the outside Proles – the lower classes who live in a separate part of the city

Winston Smith – the protagonist A normal, insignificant, lonely man in a world that is devoid of creativity and color Feels that something is missing in his life and wants to break free Constantly paranoid that he will be discovered and arrested for Thought Crime Was once married Works in the Records Department

Themes, Symbols and Motifs Power of Language Illegal Love Individuality/Freedom of Thought and Speech Memory and History Sensation Equals Freedom Dust

Questions to consider as you read This novel predicted one possible future. Are we closer to 1984 today than we were in 1949? How are our thoughts controlled today? Who is Big Brother? What are the key symbols in the novel? In what ways are we watched and monitored today?

Orwellian? This word comes directly from Orwell’s writing in It carries a negative connotation and refers to anything involving systematic controlling/monitoring of the individual. For example, the installation of security cameras covering all of Rocklin H.S.