Jason and Nick Flashcards
Thought Police
the police that patrol and arrest enemies against Big Brother
Paperweight
a glass paperweight with coral in the center; Winston buys it from Mr. Charrington; it gets destroyed at the end of Part Two
Rats
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
Newspeak
new language of Oceania; a simple version of English
Mrs. Parsons
Lives on the same floor as Winston; has 2 rambunctious kids
Mrs. Smith
an older, drunk woman who comes flying across Winston’s lap in the cell; he thinks she could be his mother
Inner Party Luxuries
cookies, tea, coffee, cookies, wine and 30 minutes with the telescreen off
Proles
approximately 85% of the population of Oceania; not monitored and allowed to do anything; kept ignorant so they don’t rebel
Room 101
the room in which a person’s worst fears come true
Ministry of Love
place where Winston is being forced to love Big Brother