Exploring Themes in 1984: Part 2

Analyze the motivations behind Winston's decision to meet Julia in secret. What does this reveal about his character?

• He is driven by a desire for rebellion against the Party.

• He is motivated by a need for companionship and love.

• He seeks to gather information for the Brotherhood.

• He wants to test the Party's surveillance capabilities.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Compare and contrast Winston's feelings towards Julia before and after their first meeting. How do his perceptions change?

• Before meeting, he is indifferent; after, he is obsessed.

• Before meeting, he is suspicious; after, he is trusting.

• Before meeting, he is fearful; after, he is emboldened.

• Before meeting, he is hostile; after, he is affectionate.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What theme is highlighted by Winston and Julia's secret meetings?

• The power of love to overcome oppression.

• The futility of resistance against the Party.

• The inevitability of betrayal.

• The importance of loyalty to the Party.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Make an inference about the significance of the setting where Winston and Julia meet. Why is it important?

• It represents a temporary escape from the Party's control.

• It symbolizes the beginning of their downfall.

• It highlights the Party's omnipresence.

• It shows the futility of their rebellion.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Summarize the key plot developments in Part 2, Chapters 1-3.

• Winston and Julia meet, fall in love, and plan to overthrow the Party.

• Winston and Julia meet, begin a secret relationship, and discuss their hatred for the Party.

• Winston and Julia meet, are caught by the Party, and are separated.

• Winston and Julia meet, join the Brotherhood, and start a rebellion.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does Julia's attitude towards the Party reveal about her character?

• She is deeply committed to the Party's ideals.

• She is apathetic and indifferent to the Party's control.

• She is rebellious and seeks personal freedom.

• She is fearful and submissive to the Party's authority.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What inference can be made about the Party's control over personal relationships based on Winston and Julia's interactions?

• The Party encourages personal relationships to maintain control.

• The Party's control is absolute, making personal relationships impossible.

• The Party's control is limited, allowing for secret relationships.

• The Party's control is challenged by personal relationships.

Analyze the role of fear in Winston's decision-making process. How does it affect his actions?

• Fear paralyzes him, preventing any action.

• Fear motivates him to act cautiously and secretly.

• Fear drives him to act impulsively and recklessly.

• Fear has no impact on his decisions.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Interpret the significance of the phrase "We are the dead" as used by Winston and Julia. What does it foreshadow?

• Their inevitable capture and punishment by the Party.

• Their spiritual death due to the Party's control.

• Their hope for a future rebellion.

• Their belief in the Party's immortality.

Summarize the emotional journey of Winston in these chapters. How does his relationship with Julia affect him?

• He becomes more fearful and withdrawn.

• He becomes more hopeful and rebellious.

• He becomes more apathetic and resigned.

• He becomes more confused and uncertain.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7