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Who is the protagonist of 1984?

Winston Smith – a low-ranking member of the Party who secretly hates Big Brother and wants to rebel.

Who or what is Big Brother?

A symbol of the Party’s total control and surveillance. Big Brother is always watching.

What is the Party in 1984?

The totalitarian government that controls every aspect of life, including thoughts, history, and language.

What is Newspeak?

A new language created by the Party to eliminate rebellious thoughts and restrict freedom of expression.

What is doublethink?

The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs and accept both as true; a tool of control used by the Party.

What does “War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength” mean?

It reflects the Party’s use of paradox and doublethink to confuse and manipulate the people.

Who is Julia?

Winston’s secret lover who also rebels against the Party through their relationship.

Who is O’Brien?

A powerful Party member who tricks Winston into thinking he’s an ally, then tortures him into submission.

What is the role of the Thought Police?

They find and punish people who think anti-Party thoughts—even if they never say them out loud.

What happens in Room 101?

Prisoners face their worst fears to force them to betray their beliefs and fully submit to the Party.

What happens to Winston at the end?

He is tortured until he loves Big Brother and completely loses his desire to rebel.

What are the main themes of 1984?

Totalitarianism, surveillance, censorship, control of language, psychological manipulation, and loss of individuality.