1984 intro/chapter 1

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What does Utopia mean?

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Ideal perfection.

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Who is the principal traitor in '1984'?

Back

Goldstein.

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Who is the main character of '1984'?

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Winston Smith.

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Where does Winston work?

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He works for the Ministry of Truth where he rewrites facts about history and politics.

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Who is Emmanuel Goldstein?

Back

He is the enemy of the Party.

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What is the role of Big Brother in '1984'?

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Big Brother is the figurehead of the Party and symbolizes totalitarian control.

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What is the significance of the Ministry of Truth?

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It is responsible for propaganda and altering historical records to fit the Party's narrative.

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What does the term 'Newspeak' refer to?

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

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What is the concept of 'doublethink'?

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The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accept both as true.

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What does the term 'thoughtcrime' mean?

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The act of thinking against the Party, which is punishable by death.