essay 2 1984 Flashcards
what is the question for this essay
Discuss the way in which your understanding of context has influenced your interpretation of the perspectives in at least one text.
what is the 1 paragraph about
oppressed perspective
what is the context of the 1 paragraph
The aftermath of World War II had revealed the horrors of totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. These regimes used propaganda, surveillance, and repression to control their populations and maintain power. Orwell’s experiences and observations of these regimes likely contributed to the depiction of an oppressive government in “1984.”
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“if you want a picture of the future, image a boot stamping on a human face- forever” page 280
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“WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH”
what is paragraph 2 about
rebellion perspective
what is the context behind paragraph 2
The years leading up to and during World War II saw the rise of numerous resistance movements against Nazi occupation and Axis powers in various countries. These movements demonstrated the power of collective action and resistance against oppressive regimes. Orwell could have drawn inspiration from these real-life examples of resistance when depicting the potential for rebellion against the Party in “1984.”
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“Down with big brother” is repeated 5 times
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“And what he wanted, more even than to be loved, was to break down that wall of virtue, even if it were only once in his whole life. The sexual act, successfully performed, was rebellion. Desire was thoughtcrime”
what is paragraph 3 about
surveillance and privacy perspective
what is the context around paragraph 3
he mid-20th century saw rapid advancements in technology, including the development of new forms of media and communication. Orwell envisioned a future where advanced technology could be harnessed by a totalitarian regime to control information and monitor citizens, which is evident in the pervasive surveillance depicted in the novel.
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“Big brother is watching you”
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“The telescreen received and transmitted simultaneously. Any sound that Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it; moreover, so long as he remained within the field of vision which the metal plaque commanded, he could be seen as well as heard. There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment”
