1984-themes and symbols

1984-themes and symbols

Themes

• Main message(s)/ idea(s) in a piece of work

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a theme in 1984 ?

• The telescreen

• Bigbrother

• Freedom vs oppression

• The memory hole

Symbols

• Represent

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a symbol in 1984?

• The false equation (2+2=5)

• control and fear

• Totalitarianism

Multiple Choice

The telescreen in 1984 is symbolic of:

• people's love of watching tv

• surveillance

• wealth

Multiple Select

In chapter 8 Winston buys a glass paperweight with coral in it. The paperweight could symbolise (tick all that apply) :

• beauty for beauty's sake

• nothing- a paperweight is just a paperweight

• he just wanted a paperweight

• reminiscing for the past

Multiple Choice

The following quote could be used as evidence for which theme:

'And what in hell's name is a pint?' said the barman, leaning forward with the tips of his fingers on the counter.

'Ark at 'im! Calls 'isself a barman and don't know what a pint is! Why, a pint's the 'alf of a quart, and there's four quarts to the gallon. 'Ave to teach you the A, B, C next.'

'Never heard of 'em,' said the barman shortly. 'Litre and half litre -- that's all we serve. There's the glasses on the shelf in front of you.

• The power of language

• Fear and hate

• Individual against society

Multiple Choice

What could this picture symbolise?

• loneliness

• togetherness

• sadness

Multiple Choice

What could this image symbolise?

• Happiness

• Birth

• Death

• Uncertainty

Multiple Choice

What could this picture symbolise?

• love

• danger