Flashcardziz Part one chapter 6-8

Front

What percent of the population of Oceania are Proles?

Back

85%

Front

What economic system is portrayed as horrific by the Party?

Back

Capitalist

Front

What happened to Winston's mother and sister when he was a child?

Back

They were arrested for being political dissidents.

Front

According to Winston, what does freedom mean?

Back

The freedom to say that two plus two makes four.

Front

Who does Winston believe he is writing to in his diary?

Back

O'Brien.

Front

Define 'Proles' in the context of 1984.

Back

The working class of Oceania, making up 85% of the population.

Front

What is the significance of the statement 'two plus two makes four'?

Back

It represents objective truth and the importance of reality in a totalitarian regime.

Front

What does the Party's portrayal of Capitalism suggest about their ideology?

Back

It indicates that the Party promotes a totalitarian regime and seeks to control perceptions of reality.

Front

What role does memory play in Winston's character development?

Back

Winston's memories highlight the impact of totalitarianism on personal history and truth.

Front

What is the Party's stance on individualism?

Back

The Party suppresses individualism to maintain control over the populace.