1. Participation Points based on: Points will be deducted based on:
1984 Discussion
Participation Points based on:
*Respectful discussion
*Using the text to back up your answers
Points will be deducted based on:
Distracting side conversations
Disrespect (talking over others, name calling, etc.)

2. What is the purpose of war in the world of 1984
What is the purpose of war in the world of 1984? What is not the purpose?

3. What are the two aims (goals) of the Party?
What are the two problems with which the Party is therefore concerned?

4. The governments of the three superpowers are alike in essence even though their forms of government have different names. Identify these similarities and explain why they exist.

5. Notice that Orwell includes the first paragraph of Chapter 1 of “The Book” on p. 163 and then again on p Why might Orwell repeat this section in that way (for what purpose)?

6. What changes in the pattern occurred in the nineteenth century?
How does the Inner Party make certain it will not fall from power?

7. Why is the mutability (look it up
Why is the mutability (look it up!) of the past important to the ruling class?

8. What three classes of people have always existed
What three classes of people have always existed? To what extent have they changed?
What are the aims (goals) of the three groups?

9. What did Charrington say as Winston and Julia were discovered. Why
What did Charrington say as Winston and Julia were discovered? Why? (Symbolism)

10. Discuss the symbolism of what happens to the paperweight when Winston and Julia are caught.

11. Last question: Was is better for Winston to have had his time with Julia or to never experience that happiness? Will the price he has to pay for it be too steep or was it worth it?