1984

1. 1984 George Orwell

2. George Orwell 1903-1950 • Born Eric Arthur Blair of a British colonial civil servant in India • Went to school in England • Once out of school he joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma • He resigned from the police force in 1927 to become a writer • In 1945 his famous book ‘Animal Farm’ was published • Animal Farm made Orwell a household name • Four years later the not so famous ‘1984’ was published

3. George Orwell

4. Plot of 1984 • 1984 takes place in a land called Oceania, which is a “negative utopia” or a dystopia • The government is run by what is called “The Party” • The symbol of The Party is “Big Brother” • Big Brother monitors the actions of the citizens by using Telescreens • The main character of 1984 is Winston, who has a rebellious attitude towards the government

5. Themes and symbols • The dangers of Totalitarianism is a major theme of 1984. Orwell depicts a government with absolute power that doesn’t allow the people any power or privacy • Psychological Manipulation is portrayed by the government practically brainwashing the citizens into believing anything they say. • The glass paperweight symbolized Winston’s freedom. It’s the item he would look at and imagine he and Julia alone in there peacefully. • The Telescreens symbolize how the totalitarian government abuses technology for its own use

6. Winston Smith • 39 years old • Works for the Ministry of Truth correcting “errors” from past publications • Rebellious • Love affair with Julia • Played by Johnny Depp • Award given: Best worst character award

7. Julia • 26 years old • Long dark hair • Works for the fiction department of the Ministry of Truth • Despises the party but accepts its rules • Megan Fox • Award given: Trampiest character

8. Big Brother • The government of Oceania • Also known as “the Party” • BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU • Played by Jack Nicholson • Award given: Most likely to be a stalker

9. O’Brien • Member of the Inner Party • Winston feels a strange bond between him and O’Brien • Played by Chris Hemsworth • Award given: Two-faced award

10. Mr.Charrington • Owner of the antique shop • Owns the apartment above the shop • Appears to be a kind old man • Played by: Scott Wilson • Award given: The Betrayal award

11. 1984 sales pitch • 1984 is a timeless classic of one of the first modern dystopian stories. • The feeling of helplessness and despair draws the reader further into the controlling world of Oceania • The plot of 1984 is very intriguing and way ahead of its time • The story makes the reader reflect on their own society

12. Post test • In “1984”, the main character was…. • George • Michael • Winston • Sarah • The book is based in a… • Utopia • Dystopia • Underwater city • Modern city

13. Post test • The symbol for their government is… • Lil cousin • Uncle Sam • Big Brother • A red-tailed hawk • George Orwell was born in which of these countries? • The United States • Greenland • South Africa • India

14. Post test • What was Orwell’s job in his home country? • Police officer • Baker • Bull rider • Salesmen • A major symbol of “1948” is a(n)…. • Meat cleaver • Gallon of milk • Paper weight • Electric chair

15. Post test • What was George Orwell’s actual name? • Eric Arthur Blair • Phillip Jackson • McMathaelsHaminals • Bob Ross • Who did the main character fall in love with? • Jamison • Julia • Jane • Jessica

16. Post test • What is Orwell’s other famous book? • The Bible • Twilight • Tale of Two Cities • Animal Farm • The MAIN theme of “1984” was…. • Dangers of Isolation • Don’t be judgmental • Dangers of Totalitarian Governments • Don’t trust strangers