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1984
George Orwell
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Book One: Chapter I
Book One: Chapters II–III
Book One: Chapters IV–VI
Book One: Chapters VII–VIII
Book Two: Chapters I–III
Book Two: Chapters IV–VI
Book Two: Chapters VII–VIII
Book Two: Chapters IX–X
Book Three: Chapters I–III
Book Three: Chapters IV–VI
Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Winston Smith
Julia
O’Brien
Big Brother
Mr. Charrington
Emmanuel Goldstein
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of view
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
How Does Mind Control Work?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Mind control
Manipulation of history
Resistance and revolution
Quotes By Section
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Quotes By Character
Winston
Julia
O’Brien
Big Brother
Goldstein
Further Study
Context
Why Orwell Wrote 1984
1984 and the Dystopian Novel
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Book One: Chapter 1
Book One: Chapters 2-3
Book One: Chapters 4-6
Book One: Chapters 7-8
Book Two: Chapters 1-3
Book Two: Chapters 4-6
Book Two: Chapters 7-8
Book Two: Chapters 9-10
Book Three: Chapters 1-3
Book Three: Chapters 4-6
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Book One: Chapter 1 Quiz
Book One: Chapter 1 Quiz
1
of 5
What can Winston’s role in the Party best be described as?
High-ranking
Insignificant
Undercover spy
Informant
2
of 5
What is the purpose of the Ministry of Truth?
To collect information about the Party’s enemies
To document historic events for future generations
To alter historical records to fit the Party agenda
To manage economic shortages in Oceania
3
of 5
What is the relationship between the proles and the Party?
The Party considers the proles insignificant and non-threatening.
The Party considers the proles a population likely to rebel.
The proles constitute the foundation of the national economy.
The proles provide information to the Thought Police.
4
of 5
What leads Winston to believe O’Brien also hates the Party?
Winston sees loathing in O’Brien’s eyes before the Two Minutes Hate.
O’Brien slips Winston a note that reveals his feelings toward the Party.
A member of the revolution tells Winston about O’Brien.
O’Brien flashes a symbol of the revolution to Winston.
5
of 5
What crime does Winston commit in Chapter 1?
He visits a prole neighborhood.
He skips a day of work.
He is vocally critical of his superior.
He starts a diary.
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Winston Smith: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
How Does Mind Control Work?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
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