Choose scribe(s). Make a copy of this document so that you can annotate the main points of your conversation.
- Plot clarification: What questions do you have about the storyline and plot? Are you confused about anything? Help each other clarify the plot!
- Character Analysis: Review the characterization and discuss the significance of the following characters. Bullet-point the main points of your discussion.
- Winston
- Julia
- O’Brien
- Mr Charrington
- Big Brother
- Emmanuel Goldstein
- Discussion Questions: (Bullet-point the main points of your discussion.)
- Discuss the significance of the Party’s slogans (WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH) and the names of the government Ministries.
- What is the purpose of the Two Minutes Hate?
- What is up with the Proles? Why doesn’t the Party bother much with them?
- Intertextuality: (Document the main points of your discussion)
What are the connections between 1984 and Brave New World? What are the differences? Which seems more realistic? OPTIONAL: Include The Hunger Games in your intertextual discussion. (‘Tis the dystopian story of your generation. Take it in, kids!)
- Seminar Question Generation: As a group, come up with at least 5 seminar questions that might help us get at the deeper meaning of 1984 in Monday’s seminar.
WORK TIME! Get ready for seminar Monday! Whatever you don't get through is homework.