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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
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
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 Two: Chapters 9-10 Quiz
Further Study
Book Two: Chapters 9-10 Quiz
1
of 5
How does the crowd react when the Party switches enemies from Eurasia to Eastasia?
They riot because of the Party's deception.
They ignore the change and continue to protest Eurasia.
They are embarrassed and blame Goldstein for the mistake.
They are disheartened and leave the rally.
2
of 5
According to the manifesto, why do the three global powers engage in perpetual war?
Each country believes it will eventually win control over the world.
To keep the populace preoccupied and maintain power among the elite
To encourage the development of better weaponry
To consolidate economic power in the hands of the military
3
of 5
How does Julia react to what Winston reads from the manifesto?
She is horrified and angered.
She claims that it is false.
She falls asleep.
She begins to cry.
4
of 5
According to Winston and Julia, who might hold the key to the future?
The red-armed woman prole
Goldstein
Others like them
John Connor
5
of 5
Where in Winston and Julia's room was the telescreen hidden?
In the glass paperweight
Under the old wallpaper
Behind the picture of St. Clement's Church
In the ceiling
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