Flashcard on 1984 - Chapter 3 and 4

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What is the 'two minutes hate'?

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A daily propaganda broadcast to unite citizens in hatred against enemies of the Party.

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Who is the primary target of the 'two minutes hate'?

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Goldstein.

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How does Winston feel about his job at the Ministry of Truth?

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He feels hatred for the Party and the lies he is forced to tell.

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What is the Party’s stance on historical facts?

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They believe history is a tool to control the present and future.

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What is the primary function of the Ministry of Truth?

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To manipulate historical records.

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What does the term 'Big Brother' represent in 1984?

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The Party's surveillance and control over the citizens.

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What is Newspeak?

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A language created by the Party to limit freedom of thought.

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What role does propaganda play in the society of 1984?

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It is used to control the population's beliefs and perceptions.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'War is Peace'?

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It reflects the Party's contradictory slogans that manipulate reality.

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How does the Party alter historical records?

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By rewriting past events to fit the current narrative.