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Exploring Utopia vs. Totalitarianism: Lessons from Orwell's 1984

Join us as we delve into the concepts of utopia and totalitarianism, comparing them through the lens of George Orwell's novel, 1984. Discover the horrors of totalitarian governments, the meaning of a perfect society, and the threats posed by total control. Engage in discussions, notes, and readings to deepen your understanding of these themes. Unravel the psychological manipulation, physical control, and information management prevalent in Orwell's dystopian world, and explore the significance of symbols like Big Brother and the glass paperweight. Let's uncover the complexities of language as a tool for mind control while examining the motifs of doublethink and urban decay.

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Exploring Utopia vs. Totalitarianism: Lessons from Orwell's 1984

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  1. 1-24-14 Objectives: • To define utopia and compare it to a totalitarian society. • To understand the horrors of a totalitarian government.

  2. Today’s Agenda: Journal • Intro to George Orwell and 1984. • Notes • Read chapters 1-2 in class, answering study guide questions.

  3. What is a Utopian society?

  4. 1-24-14 Journal: • Describe what your “perfect” world would be like.

  5. The concept of a “perfect place”. • This term comes from the Greek word meaning “no place”.

  6. What is Totalitarianism? • A form of government which enforces total or complete control over its citizens. There are no opposing parties or groups. Individual rights protecting the members of this society against the government are not permitted.

  7. Characters: Winston Smith O’Brien Big Brother Mr. Charrington Syme Julia Emmanuel Goldstein The Parsons family

  8. Themes: • The dangers of totalitarianism • Psychological manipulation • Physical control • Control of information and history • Technology • Language as mind control

  9. Motifs: • Doublethink • Urban decay

  10. Symbols: • Big Brother • The glass paperweight • St. Clement’s Church • The place where there is no darkness • The telescreens • The red-armed Prole woman

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