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1984
George Orwell
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Summary
Plot Overview
Video Plot Summary
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
Characters
Character List
Winston Smith
Julia
O’Brien
Big Brother
Mr. Charrington
Emmanuel Goldstein
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Plot analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of view
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Metaphors and Similes
How Does Mind Control Work?
Quotes
Important Quotes 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
Quotes by Symbol
Big Brother
The Glass Paperweight and St. Clement’s Church
The Place Where There Is No Darkness
The Telescreens
The Red-Armed Prole Woman
Quotes by Setting
London, Oceania
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
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How to Write Literary Analysis
Glossary of Literary Terms
How to Cite This SparkNote
Suggested Essay Topics
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Further Study
Book Two: Chapters 7-8 Quiz
Further Study
Book Two: Chapters 7-8 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Winston steal from his mother and sister the night they disappear?
A book
Their party credentials
Chocolate
Money
2
of 5
What do Winston and Julia decide is the wisest course of action to avoid being captured by the party?
Leave the room above Mr. Charrington's shop forever
Get married
Kill Mr. Charrington
Commit suicide
3
of 5
What does O'Brien do that initially makes Winston feel safe in his apartment?
O'Brien offers Winston a glass of wine.
O'Brien kisses Winston on the cheek.
O'Brien turns off the telescreen.
O'Brien reveals that he has had sex with Julia.
4
of 5
What does O'Brien promise to give to Winston?
A key to the Brotherhood's secret headquarters
Proof of the Party's lies
A ticket out of the country
The Brotherhood's manifesto
5
of 5
Where does Winston believe he will meet O'Brien again?
In the place where there is no darkness
In the afterlife
In the secret headquarters of the Brotherhood
In St. Clement's Church
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