5 Questions

Section 1 Questions by Victor Lo

1. In the first six chapters, characters like Julia, O’Brien, and Parsons are introduced. Why does Winston Smith feel a connection towards them each of them?

2. It was indicated in the novel, that Winston Smith believed Syme would be eliminated one day by the government, since he was too intelligent. Do you think Smith truly thought of Syme as a friend for this, or an enemy? Keep in mind the government’s intention of making everyone suspicious with one and other.

3. An important quote within my section is, “War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.” (Orwell 6) What do you think it means and how does it connect with your section of the novel?

4. In my section of the novel, there is a time when Winston Smith tries to think about his childhood. However, he runs into a problem in doing so. What is this problem and what does it reveal about the government.

5. What was the major conflict between Winston Smith and his wife, Katherine, which caused them to separate?

5 Discussion Questions- Riya Shah

1.     Would Winston and Julia be considered naive and careless, because they trusted O’Brian without considering the fact that he may actually be against them?

2.     How does Winston’s childhood affect his beliefs and his way of life?

3.     Why do Winston and Julia risk going to O’Brian’s house together?

4.     Would Winston be considered as a tragic hero because of his motives and then his confession?
 5.   What does the red-armed prole woman symbolize?

 5 Question - Lesley Kong                                

Section 2

1. At the beginning of Part II, Winston Smith's stats while the time quickly passes, but he has the sense of "curious emotion" (Orwell 111) while helping the up the woman. And thoughts race through his mind quickly, while helping the women to get up. Why did he have sudden feelings (curious emotion) about this woman? What are the pros and cons about his thoughts that raced through this mind? Justify your answer.

 

2. At the pub, Winston meets the old man by a sudden interruption. Winston actually sat there and listen to the old man, talking about “ his younger days “. The old man at the "pub" have lived through the Revolution. But why did you think that he thought he could have relied on the old man at the "pub" more than the textbook? Do you think the information the old man provided was accurate and useable for Winston, to trust this old man?

3. This significant quote my part of the novel, “ ‘The beer was better,’ he said finally. And cheaper! When I was a young man, mild beer -  wallop, we used to call it was fourpence  a pint. That was before the war, of course.’ “Which war was that?” said Winston. ‘ It’s all wars,’ said the old man vaguely.” (Orwell 92) Why is this quote important? How did this quotation relate to the information that Winston wanted to know?

4. Julia asked Winston, “ ‘ What could you see to attract you in a man like me?’ ” ( Orwell 128 )

How did she answer Winston back? How does this relate to Winston's character?

5.  What did Julia meant by "Black Market" (Orwell 128)? What was the group she was part in? What would she do there? What does " It's the only way to be safe."( Orwell 128 ) mean? Was this part of the banner?