By: Neila, Rena and Shaumithri 1984: LITERARTY DEVICES By: Neila, Rena and Shaumithri

1984: SYMBOLISM “It was terribly dangerous to let your thoughts wander when you were in any public place or within range of a telescreen. The smallest thing could give you away. A nervous tic, an unconscious look of anxiety, a habit of muttering to yourself – anything that carried with it the suggestion of abnormality, of having something to hide. In any case, to wear an improper expression on your face (to look incredulous when a victory was announced, for example) was itself a punishable offense. There was even a word for it in Newspeak: facecrime, it was called.” (Orwell 52)

1984: SYBOLISM Speaker: Winston Smith Setting: Winston`s apartment The symbol of the telescreen plays a major part in 1984. Telescreen symbolizes the dangers of totalitarianism because the government (such as the thought police and the party member) controls all aspects of an individual life, permitting no individual freedom. Telescreen are constantly used to monitor and observe the citizens. Also it symbolizes how the totalitarian government misuses technology because instead it can improve citizens knowledge in Oceania.

1984: SYMBOLISM “..he had never heard a member of the Party singing alone and spontaneously. It would even have seemed slightly unorthodox, a dangerous eccentricity, like talking to oneself.” (Orwell 116)

1984: SYMBOLISM Speaker: Winston Smith Setting: Mr.Charrington`s apartment For Winston the red-armed prole woman symbolizes freedom and hope for the future generation. When Winston hears her voice Winston feels confidence and calmness because the proles make up 85% of the population of Oceania which means that they can rebel against the party if they wanted to. Party members never sing so this gives Winston and Julia with hope for the future. Also they see the women as “beautiful” because of her toughness and largeness showing her ability to give birth to the future generation that can rebel to overtake the party.

1984: MOTIFS “We shall meet in a place where there is no darkness.” said O'Brien (Orwell 23)

1984: MOTIFS This quote reveals the protagonist's inner secretive thoughts. When Winston first mentioned this in the plot “a place where there is no darkness” This was thought to be of a place where he would meet his savior, O’ Brien. At that time he thought this place was going to be a paradise somewhere outside of London where hunger and war would be demolished. Little did he know; his place of darkness wasn’t what he expected at all. Instead of representing a peaceful and quiet place, it represented betrayal hopelessness, and even lifelessness. his dream was crushed and ironic enough he ended up in a place where there was constantly bright while being monitored every second. Orwell writing the quote showed the readers that sometimes there are two stories in a society. O’Brien was considered, a friend, and an ally. However the hope and trust Winston gained throughout the novel was all lost. He had a friend, but in reality was an enemy. The author also creates foreshadowing throughout the novel using this quote. This quote foreshadowed his death, which was going to the ministry of love.

1984: MOTIFS “doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” (Orwell 169)

1984: MOTIFS Doublethink is a term made up by the Party saying that it’s possible for people to have 2 contradicting ideas in ones’ mind at the same time. You then forget about the idea, and when it’s needed again, you dig deep and remember it clearly again. In 1984 the purpose of doublethink is for the party to control thoughts directly. The party can alter the past, and everybody would believe it. For example Winston works for the ministry of Truth, deleting facts from the records, and believes in the new history which he wrote himself. Doublethink allows the party to be in control, and maintain huge goals for themselves. This also shows how the party can take control of people's minds and overpower the citizens at all times

1984: IRONY “The ministry of truth, which concerned itself with the news, entertainment, education, and the fine arts. The Ministry of Peace, which concerned itself with war. The Ministry of Love, which maintained law and order. And the Ministry of Plenty, which was responsible for economic affairs. Their names in newspeak: Minitrue, Minipax, Miniluv, Miniplenty.” (Orwell 6)

1984: IRONY Speaker: Winston Smith There is great irony in the names of the ministries. Generally, the name of the ministry is very deceptive, in that they are responsible for the exact opposite of what their title entails. The Ministry of Love is responsible for monitoring, torture and arrest of anyone who even minutely disobeys Big Brother. In the book, they speak of long beatings, electric torture and emotional abuse. The Ministry of Peace, only concerns itself with all things war related. The Ministry of Truth, where Winston works, creates lie upon lie in order to support Big Brother. Members of this Ministry are prime examples of citizens blindly following the teachings of The Party and Big Brother. Finally, the Ministry of Plenty works to put rations and restrictions on goods; which is the exact opposite of what the word plenty means. By naming the ministries this way, Big Brother and the party make the people of Oceania think that the ministries are good, when in reality this is not the case.

1984: IRONY “…Big Brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector, standing like a rock against the hordes of Asia, and Goldstein, in spite of his isolation, his helplessness and the doubt that hung about his very existence, seemed like some sinister enchanter, capable by the mere power of his voice of wrecking the structure of civilisation”. (Orwell 17)

1984: IRONY Speaker: Winston Smith The entire doctrine of the party is based off the party’s idolized hero and leader, Big Brother. This name “Big Brother” gives the impression that this leader is kind, caring and has the best interests of the people in mind; much like a real older brother. What is ironic is that in reality, Big Brothers rules cause more hurt to the people of Oceania than it does help. They are forbidden from forming a close bond or relationship with anyone else; denying them a crucial aspect of what it means to be human. Big Brother creates a clear hierarchy; favouring a few individuals over the majority. The fact that one of The Party’s main goals is to eliminate familial love, makes the name Big Brother even more ironic.