1984
1.
2.
Pick
one
a.
Describe Winston's job. Consider what is ironic about the dept he works for.
Why is his job "necessary". Do we have anything like this job in our world?
b.
On p. 43 the narrator remarks that "[s]tatistics were just as much a fantasy in
their original version as in their rectified version". What does he mean? Do
you agree with him? Can you think of examples in our world where statistics
are used as “deliberately” as they are used in 1984?
c.
On pp.49, 50, Comrade Ogilvy is described. Why does the gov’t need a
Comrade Ogilvy?
d.
On pp. 53-56 Syme describes his work on the dictionary. Paraphrase Syme's
objective. Is he persuasive?
How do the following help the working of the state:
a.
the hangings
b.
overalls
c.
Victory gin
d.
the rations
3.
What is one particularly interesting stylistic or structural choice that you thought was
worth noting? You cannot have the same example as anybody you sit with/near.
4.
Pick one of the images below and explain how it fits the text so far