The supposed leader of the Brotherhood. He is only seen on the telescreen during the Two Minutes Hate. He has written the Book
facecrime
look disbelieving
Why did Ampleforth get imprisoned?
He left the word 'God' in a poem
Newspeak
The official langauge of Oceania.
What is the significance of the phrase "2+2=5" in the novel?
It represents the Party's power to control reality
'blackwhite'
a form of doublethink the blind acceptance of an idea to accept whatever one is told
oldspeak
the name of standard English in Oceania
ownlife
seporation from everybody else
What's the aim of Newspeak?
To narrow people's thoughts
Ampleforth
Winston's co-worker. he works in the Records Depsrtment. His job is rewriting poetry so they can be as propoganda.
What does O'Brien use to torture Winston in Room 101?
Rats
Mr Ogilvy
a fictious character created by Winston. The ideal Party member, demonstrates the Party's ability to manipulate the past. present, and future
Tom Parsons
Winston's neighbour and co-worker. He represents blind loyalty to the Party. He loves Big Brother and follows orders witout questions
proles
85% of the population of Oceania. Social class forms the lowest level of society. They receive little education, work at manual labour, live in poverty
crimestop
means stopping before you think a wrong thought
Katharine
Winstone's wife
Big Brother
the symbol of the Party. Totalitarian leader
The Brotherhood
a resistance organization lead by Emmanuel Goldstein
Why did Syme get vaporised?
He speaks too openly about things that the Party prefers to see kept quiet
Why does Parsons get imprisoned?
His daughter turned hin in for Thoughtcrime. She reported that Parsons had muttered 'Down with Big Brother' in his sleep
doublethink
to hold two different ideas in your mind at the same time and to accept both of them
What's in the Book?
It contains the truth of the Party as well as a model for how overthrow them. this book explains the structure of society
Room 101
represents the ultimate torture chamber where prisoners face their gratest fears
What's the slogan of the Party?
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.
vaporize
to erase a person from society. No trace of them is found. A person would be gone from all citizens' memories, even friends and family
What is the purpose of the Two Minutes Hate?
To generate hatred against Party enemies
thoughtcrime
the act of committing a crime against the government in your thoughts
Julia
Winston' s co-worker and lover. She hides her rebellion by volunteering for the Party organizations
What's the nature of Winston's job at the Ministry of Truth?
Editing and altering historical records
O'Brien
a high-ranking leader in the Inner Party. He tricks Winston into believing that he is a member of the Brotherhood
Syme
works at the Ministry of Truth, where hw is working on an updated edition of the Newspeak dictionary
Mr Charrington
old antique shop owner in the prole area and a secret agent of the Thought Police
What is the main purpose of the Ministry of Love?
To enforce loyalty to Big Brother through fear and torture
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