1984, Parts 2 & 3

Front

What does Winston's final love for Big Brother symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the ultimate triumph of the Party's mind control, representing the complete erasure of individual identity and the absorption of the individual into the collective.

Front

Why is the war in 1984 never-ending according to Goldstein?

Back

It is a means to control the population.

Front

What happened to Winston’s mother?

Back

She disappeared mysteriously.

Front

What kind of boy was Winston?

Back

He was a selfish boy.

Front

How does O’Brien claim the rule of the Party is characterized?

Back

He claims that the rule of the Party is forever.

Front

What does the appendix of 1984 suggest about the Party's future?

Back

It is written in past tense, implying the Party's fall.

Front

What does the Party do to manipulate language?

Back

The Party uses Newspeak to limit the range of expression and thought, reducing the ability of individuals to think critically and rebel.

Front

How does the Party control history and memory?

Back

By erasing the past and rewriting it to fit their narrative, the Party strips individuals of their sense of history and identity.

Front

What is the Party's view on love and loyalty?

Back

The Party perverts love and loyalty by demanding absolute devotion to the Party and Big Brother, using love as a tool for social control.

Front

What does Winston buy when he returns to the junk shop?

Back

Winston buys a glass paperweight.