Do Now: take out new sheet of notes

Objective: to introduce ourselves to 1984 December 5, 2017 Objective: to introduce ourselves to 1984 Opening/Work Period: pre-reading slides Closing: anticipation guide

Bring 1984 by George Orwell tomorrow! Homework Bring 1984 by George Orwell tomorrow! Vocab assignments due Dec 12th at 11:59 PM Vocab quiz Dec 13th

1984 -- Pre-Reading Guide

George Orwell British journalist, author Born in India in 1903, his real name is Eric Arthur Blair Father was a British civil servant with whom he never had a strong relationship. Orwell’s mother brought him and his sister to England a year after his birth. Sickly child, often was alone and writing. His first poem was published at age 11. Attended boarding school, exposing him to the English class system. He was very bright, but his family could not afford a college education. Joined India Imperial Police Force, resigned in 1922. Did not find immediate success as a writer, took on pseudonym “George Orwell” as to not embarrass his family. Began writing in response to totalitarian governments (Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini) Animal Farm and 1984 gave financial stability for the first time Died of tuberculosis in 1950

What is the book about? A novel of psychological terror that warns us about a future where the government controls everything and individuals are completely stripped of their rights Written in 1949 as a response to hatred of political authority. 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 is this world like? All citizen’s actions are monitored by telescreens, which are present in all homes and workplaces. The government is represented by Big Brother, a figure who “sees everything.” Laws are enforced by the Thought Police, who arrest and “vaporize” anyone who even thinks disruptive thoughts. History is constantly rewritten so the predictions of Big Brother can never be wrong, and it appears as though Big Brother is the source of everything. 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 propaganda According to Big Brother, the society of Oceania is constantly at war with other countries (Eurasia and Eastasia)

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 his intentions will be discovered and he will be arrested by the Thought Police Was once married Works in the Records Department

Themes & Symbols Power of language Illegal love Individuality/Freedom of Thought and Speech Memory and History

Anticipation Guide The only people with true power are those in government. History never repeats itself. Accounts of history are recorded accurately and without bias. The government has the right to monitor those who are considered “dangerous.” Our thoughts are controlled by outsiders.