Jason and Nick Flashcards

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Thought Police

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the police that patrol and arrest enemies against Big Brother

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Paperweight

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a glass paperweight with coral in the center; Winston buys it from Mr. Charrington; it gets destroyed at the end of Part Two

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Rats

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Rats are Winston’s greatest fear; they are used against Winston as a form of torture at the end of the novel in Room 101

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Newspeak

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new language of Oceania; a simple version of English

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Mrs. Parsons

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Lives on the same floor as Winston; has 2 rambunctious kids

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Mrs. Smith

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an older, drunk woman who comes flying across Winston’s lap in the cell; he thinks she could be his mother

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Inner Party Luxuries

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cookies, tea, coffee, cookies, wine and 30 minutes with the telescreen off

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Proles

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approximately 85% of the population of Oceania; not monitored and allowed to do anything; kept ignorant so they don’t rebel

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Room 101

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the room in which a person’s worst fears come true

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Ministry of Love

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place where Winston is being forced to love Big Brother

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