1984 Book 2 Chapters 4 and 5

Front

Are women in the Party allowed to wear make-up?

Back

No, women in the Party are not allowed to wear make-up.

Front

What does Julia throw at a rat?

Back

Julia throws her shoe at the rat.

Front

From whom has Winston rented a room?

Back

Winston has rented a room from Mr. Charrington.

Front

What living thing is in the apartment above the junk shop?

Back

There is a rat in the apartment above the junk shop.

Front

What evidence of the past does Winston claim he possessed?

Back

Winston claims he possesses papers about Jones, Rutherford, and Aaronson.

Front

What is the significance of the paperweight in Winston's life?

Back

The paperweight symbolizes Winston's desire to connect with the past and his relationship with Julia.

Front

How does the Party control the perception of reality?

Back

The Party controls the perception of reality through propaganda, censorship, and the alteration of historical records.

Front

What role does Mr. Charrington play in Winston's life?

Back

Mr. Charrington provides Winston with a sense of safety and a connection to the past, but he is later revealed to be a member of the Thought Police.

Front

What does the rat symbolize in the story?

Back

The rat symbolizes fear and the primal instincts that the Party seeks to suppress.

Front

How does Julia's character contrast with Winston's?

Back

Julia is more rebellious and pragmatic, while Winston is more introspective and idealistic.