1. The primary topic introduced in the character of Julia and in her relationship with Winston is that of love. Her note is the first that communicates human emotion aside from Winston’s writing in his diary. Consider this as you answer the following questions:
Why, do you think, Julia (whose name we don’t even know at that point) writes “I love you” to Winston? (Why not write a note like “I think you’re cute and would like to meet up on the DL”?) Why does Orwell decide these to be the first words from Julia to Winston and nothing else?
After Julia writes this, Winston reciprocates the feeling during their first encounter by saying “Listen. The more men you’ve had, the more I love you. Do you understand that?” Do you think it’s possible that these two actually love each other? Why/why not?
What definition of love do you believe Winston and Julia are operating by? What drives their “love”?
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2. Like Orwell, many contemporary artists use their creative mediums to provide social critiques.
Name one example of a modern artist (ex: songwriters/musicians) whose work offers a criticism of our society. Explain one example of how he/she does this.
Orwell coined the phrase, “2 + 2 = 5”. What does he employ this slogan, and point is he trying to make through it?
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3. What is the Two Minutes’ hate, and why do they do this every day?
How do you think Winston feels about Emmanuel Goldstein? Why?
Explain why Winston hates the dark- haired girl.
How does Big Brother watch everything the people do?
If JHS was a “totalitarian” society, what kinds of rules do you think would be in place?
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4. Vocabulary

5. Impecunious (adj.) = having little or no money Im - not
Pecunia – money
Ious – full of
The impecunious man had to depend on the shelter for food and a place to sleep.
Impecunious

6. (adj.) – not suitable to the occasion or circumstance; having or showing no skill
In – not
Ept – capable, able
Inept in handling the hostage crisis, he was quickly replaced by someone more qulaified.
Inept

7. (adj.) = refusing to moderate an especially extreme position; refusing to agree or compromise; unwilling to change one’s views
In - not
Trans – across
Ag – drive
Ent – full of
Some people are intransigent in their values but very flexible on other issues.
Intransigent

8. (adj.; v.; n.) = clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; to show or demonstrate plainly; a list of passengers
manu - hand
Festus – made, done
One manifest strength of the college is the cultural and social diversity of its students.
The truth was made manifest after long being hidden.
Manifest

9. (n.)= a statement that does not follow logically from what preceded it; an inference or conclusion that does not follow from premise or evidence
Non - not
Sequ - follow
The prosecutor focused the jury’s attention on the defendant’s non sequitur.
Non sequitur

10. (n.) – a general rule or principle intended to control behavior or thought
Pre – before
Cept – take, seize
Do you agree with the idea that “children learn more by example than by precept”?
Precept

11. (adj.) – lax or careless in matters requiring attention; careless of duty
Re – back, again
Miss – send
I am embarrassed that I have been remiss in writing thank you notes for the gifts I received.
Remiss

12. (adj.) – able to feel or perceive things; having sense perception
Sent – feel
Ent – full of
Some people believe that all animals are as sentient as humans.
Sentient

13. (v.) – to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
Vilis – worthless
Fy - make
The purpose of the negative campaign ads on TV was to vilify his opponents before millions of voters.
Vilify

14. (adj.) – speech or writing that uses too many words or excessively technical language
Verb – word
Age – action
The verbiage of her writing made understanding her ideas very difficult.
Verbiage

15. What do the posters that Winston observes on the street outside his apartment say?
Describe 3 details about the Two Minute Hate.
What is the reason Winston is spiteful towards the dark-haired girl?
What is the significance of Winston writing in his diary?
What are the slogans of the Party? What do you think each one means?
Think about Winston’s reaction to the Two Minutes Hate; he gets involved even though he doesn’t believe a word being spoken. What point does this reaction make?
Where does he get the diary, and why you think he is fearful to write in it? Why, do you think, writing is forbidden?
What is the relationship between the telescreen and the posters Winston sees?
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