Thursday, October 21, 2004

Part III Chpts. 5-6

What is Room 101 and how are people affected? How did you feel about the ending of the book? Would a different ending be more or less effective?

Part III Chpts. 5-6

What is Room 101 and how are people affected? How did you feel about the ending of the book? Would a different ending be more or less effective?

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Part III Chpts. 3-4

How does Orwell's description of Winston's treatment affect you? Is torture ever justified? Does our government use torture now?

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Part III Chpts. 1-2

Are you surprised about O'Brien? What is O'Brien trying to teach Winston? Can you define and give any examples of doublethink?

Thursday, October 07, 2004

Part II Chpts. 9-10

In chapter nine, what function does war serve for the party? Does it matter if the war is going well or badly? Do you think this war is real?
In chapter ten, what is the significance of the glass paperweight?

Part II Chpts. 6-8

What does Winston realize about love and loyalty as a result of his dream? Would you trust O'Brien? Why or why not?