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1984 by george orwell ; part 1 notes
1984 by George Orwell: A dystopian masterpiece exploring totalitarianism and thought control
George Orwell's seminal novel "1984" paints a chilling portrait of a totalitarian future where Big Brother watches all. Set in Oceania, it follows Winston Smith as he rebels against the oppressive Party. Key themes include surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth.
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The story begins on a cold April day in 1984, with Winston Smith returning to his dilapidated apartment in Victory Mansions. The oppressive atmosphere of constant surveillance is immediately established.
Key elements:
Quote: "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU"
Vocabulary: Thought Police - Secret police tasked with uncovering and punishing thoughtcrime.
Highlight: Citizens live under the constant fear of being overheard or observed, shaping their behavior and thoughts.
This page delves into the complex social and political structure of Oceania and the wider world in Orwell's dystopian vision.
Key concepts:
Definition: Vaporization - The process of secretly murdering a person and erasing all records of their existence.
Highlight: The concept of "existence" in 1984 is tied to documentation, making it possible to erase people from history.
Example: Big Brother's existence is unquestionable because he is documented, even if he may not physically exist.
This page focuses on Winston Smith's dangerous act of rebellion by starting a diary, which is implicitly forbidden by the Party.
Key events:
Vocabulary: Two Minutes Hate - A daily period where Party members express hatred towards enemies of the state.
Highlight: Winston's act of writing in the diary is a significant moment of rebellion against the Party's control.
Quote: "Whatever was written in the diary would be punished by death, or at least by twenty-five years in a forced-labor camp."
George Orwell's "1984" presents a dystopian vision of the future, centered on totalitarian control and the suppression of individual thought. The novel serves as a critique of Soviet communism and explores the concept of "Ingsoc" (English Socialism) in the fictional superstate of Oceania.
Key points:
Vocabulary: Totalitarianism - A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial, requiring complete subservience to the state.
Highlight: The novel introduces the concept of "thoughtcrime" - personal and political thoughts unapproved by the regime.
Definition: Ingsoc - The political ideology of the Party in Oceania, short for "English Socialism."
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1984 notes ; part 3
the finale! this covers all 6 chapters. part 1 and 2 are on my page. winston's arrested in the ministry of love, what will happen? as always, this has slang and simplified for you guys. hope these notes have helped you all <3 (esp my sophomores...)
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1984 notes ; part 2
this part was so long i hated it so much omg... good thing i'm not a gatekeeper ! 🤞 this has slang and is simplified, i also spaced it out b/c there's sm information. it's a huge history lesson on the world in 1984 so be ready to read a lot. part 3 soon!
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1984 by George Orwell: A dystopian masterpiece exploring totalitarianism and thought control
George Orwell's seminal novel "1984" paints a chilling portrait of a totalitarian future where Big Brother watches all. Set in Oceania, it follows Winston Smith as he rebels against the oppressive Party. Key themes include surveillance, propaganda, and the manipulation of truth.
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The story begins on a cold April day in 1984, with Winston Smith returning to his dilapidated apartment in Victory Mansions. The oppressive atmosphere of constant surveillance is immediately established.
Key elements:
Quote: "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU"
Vocabulary: Thought Police - Secret police tasked with uncovering and punishing thoughtcrime.
Highlight: Citizens live under the constant fear of being overheard or observed, shaping their behavior and thoughts.
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This page delves into the complex social and political structure of Oceania and the wider world in Orwell's dystopian vision.
Key concepts:
Definition: Vaporization - The process of secretly murdering a person and erasing all records of their existence.
Highlight: The concept of "existence" in 1984 is tied to documentation, making it possible to erase people from history.
Example: Big Brother's existence is unquestionable because he is documented, even if he may not physically exist.
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This page focuses on Winston Smith's dangerous act of rebellion by starting a diary, which is implicitly forbidden by the Party.
Key events:
Vocabulary: Two Minutes Hate - A daily period where Party members express hatred towards enemies of the state.
Highlight: Winston's act of writing in the diary is a significant moment of rebellion against the Party's control.
Quote: "Whatever was written in the diary would be punished by death, or at least by twenty-five years in a forced-labor camp."
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George Orwell's "1984" presents a dystopian vision of the future, centered on totalitarian control and the suppression of individual thought. The novel serves as a critique of Soviet communism and explores the concept of "Ingsoc" (English Socialism) in the fictional superstate of Oceania.
Key points:
Vocabulary: Totalitarianism - A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial, requiring complete subservience to the state.
Highlight: The novel introduces the concept of "thoughtcrime" - personal and political thoughts unapproved by the regime.
Definition: Ingsoc - The political ideology of the Party in Oceania, short for "English Socialism."
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English - 1984 notes ; part 3
the finale! this covers all 6 chapters. part 1 and 2 are on my page. winston's arrested in the ministry of love, what will happen? as always, this has slang and simplified for you guys. hope these notes have helped you all <3 (esp my sophomores...)
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English - ANIMAL FARM: chapter 1 & 2
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English - 1984 notes ; part 2
this part was so long i hated it so much omg... good thing i'm not a gatekeeper ! 🤞 this has slang and is simplified, i also spaced it out b/c there's sm information. it's a huge history lesson on the world in 1984 so be ready to read a lot. part 3 soon!
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