Common Module (Rebellion and Hope)

Question 1

Winston’s hope for freedom motivates him to rebel, knowing deep down he would be caught.

“as a dead man it became important to stay alive as long as possible”

Answer 1

“as a dead man it became important to stay alive as long as possible”

he was aware of the paradox

Question 2

Winston builds up these minor rebellions by committing personal acts of disobedience such as purchasing and writing in a diary and have a love affair with Julia.

“rebellion meant a …. in the eyes, an ………. of the voice; at the most, an ………. whispered word.”

Answer 2

“rebellion meant a look in the eyes, an inflection of the voice; at the most, an occasional whispered word.”

truncated sentence indicated progression

Question 3

This hope ultimately leads to his downfall

“Winston’s ….. went out to the ……, derided ……. on the screen, sole …….. of ….. and ….. in a ….. of lies”

Answer 3

“Winston’s heart went out to the lonely, derided heretic on the screen, sole guardian of truth and sanity in a world of lies”

metaphor

emphasises Winston’s humanity and empathy, which distorts his judgement and leads to make unorthodox and unjustifiable decisions.