1984 by George Orwell Study Guide Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts, characters, and themes from George Orwell's 1984, aiding in understanding and memorization.

The protagonist of 1984 is __ Smith.

Winston

In Oceania, the ruling power is known as __.

the Party

Thoughtcrime is the act of holding __ beliefs against the Party.

unspoken

The Ministry of Love is responsible for __ and re-education.

torture

In his job at the Ministry of Truth, Winston __ historical records.

rewrites

Julia's rebellion is primarily focused on __ and personal freedom.

pleasure

The slogan 'War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength' illustrates the concept of __.

doublethink

The Party controls the present, allowing it to __ the past.

manipulate

The character who represents the feared enemy of the Party is __ Goldstein.

Emmanuel

Big Brother is a symbol of __ and surveillance in the novel.

totalitarianism

Winston's secret diary represents his desire to reclaim __.

his identity

The act of rebellion 'from the waist downwards' refers to Winston's relationship with __.

Julia

O'Brien pretends to be a rebel but is actually a member of the __ Party.

Inner

The glass paperweight symbolizes Winston's __ attempt to create a private life.

fragile

The Two Minutes Hate is a daily ritual intended to __ Party loyalty.

incite

'Who controls the past controls the future' highlights the Party's manipulation of __.

history

The term __ refers to the official language designed to limit thought.

Newspeak

The proles are considered by the Party to be too __ to pose a political threat.

unintelligent

Facecrime is defined as an improper __ expression that may imply thoughtcrime.

facial

Room 101 represents the ultimate form of __ in the Ministry of Love.

torture

Winston's belief that two plus two equals __ reflects the Party's control over reality.

five