1. 1984
George Orwell

2. George Orwell
Born Eric Arthur Blair of a British colonial civil servant in India
Went to school in England
Once out of school he joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma
He resigned from the police force in 1927 to become a writer
In 1945 his famous book ‘Animal Farm’ was published
Animal Farm made Orwell a household name
Four years later the not so famous ‘1984’ was published

3. George Orwell

4. Plot of 1984
1984 takes place in a land called Oceania, which is a “negative utopia” or a dystopia
The government is run by what is called “The Party”
The symbol of The Party is “Big Brother”
Big Brother monitors the actions of the citizens by using Telescreens
The main character of 1984 is Winston, who has a rebellious attitude towards the government

5. Themes and symbols
The dangers of Totalitarianism is a major theme of Orwell depicts a government with absolute power that doesn’t allow the people any power or privacy
Psychological Manipulation is portrayed by the government practically brainwashing the citizens into believing anything they say.
The glass paperweight symbolized Winston’s freedom. It’s the item he would look at and imagine he and Julia alone in there peacefully.
The Telescreens symbolize how the totalitarian government abuses technology for its own use

6. Winston Smith 39 years old
Works for the Ministry of Truth correcting “errors” from past publications
Rebellious
Love affair with Julia
Played by Johnny Depp
Award given: Best worst character award

7. Julia 26 years old Long dark hair
Works for the fiction department of the Ministry of Truth
Despises the party but accepts its rules
Megan Fox
Award given: Trampiest character

8. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU
The government of Oceania
Also known as “the Party”
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU
Played by Jack Nicholson
Award given: Most likely to be a stalker

9. O’Brien Member of the Inner Party
Winston feels a strange bond between him and O’Brien
Played by Chris Hemsworth
Award given: Two-faced award

10. Mr.Charrington Owner of the antique shop
Owns the apartment above the shop
Appears to be a kind old man
Played by: Scott Wilson
Award given: The Betrayal award

11. 1984 sales pitch
1984 is a timeless classic of one of the first modern dystopian stories.
The feeling of helplessness and despair draws the reader further into the controlling world of Oceania
The plot of 1984 is very intriguing and way ahead of its time
The story makes the reader reflect on their own society

12. Post test In “1984”, the main character was…. George Michael Winston
Sarah
The book is based in a…
Utopia
Dystopia
Underwater city
Modern city

13. Post test The symbol for their government is… Lil cousin Uncle Sam
Big Brother
A red-tailed hawk
George Orwell was born in which of these countries?
The United States
Greenland
South Africa
India

14. Post test What was Orwell’s job in his home country? Police officer
Baker
Bull rider
Salesmen
A major symbol of “1948” is a(n)….
Meat cleaver
Gallon of milk
Paper weight
Electric chair

15. Post test What was George Orwell’s actual name? Eric Arthur Blair
Phillip Jackson
McMathaels Haminals
Bob Ross
Who did the main character fall in love with?
Jamison
Julia
Jane
Jessica

16. Post test What is Orwell’s other famous book? The Bible Twilight
Tale of Two Cities
Animal Farm
 The MAIN theme of “1984” was….
Dangers of Isolation
Don’t be judgmental
Dangers of Totalitarian Governments
Don’t trust strangers