1984

by George Orwell

Literary Analysis

Plot Structure: Lineal.

1. First Part: 8 Chapters.2. 2nd Part: 9 Chapters.3. 3rd Part: 6 Chapters.4. Appendix: The Principles of

Newspeak.

Plot Overall Analysis

1) Foreshadowing2) Rising Action3) Crisis4) Denouement

The New World Order

Political Analysis

1984 as an

allegory

‘1984’ as a political allegory● Division of power● Propaganda● Scarcity● Opposition● The Ministries● The Chestnut Tree Cafe● The Book● The different versions of the

truth

The Party’s Slogans

● “War is peace"● “Freedom is slavery”● “Ignorance is strength”

Characters

● Winston Smith● Julia● O’Brien● Big Brother’s Allies● Mr. Charrington

Character Analysis

Winston Smith

Julia

O’Brien

Jones, Aaronson and Rutherford

Leon Trotsky, Lev Kamenev and Grigory Zimoniev

Mr. Charrington

Psychological Analysis

● Winston’s dreams and thoughts● Is Julia rebellious?● Room 101● O’Brien’s re-conditioning technique

North Korea’s Case

● Government● Propaganda

Venezuela

● At which point of “The Revolution” are we?

Venezuela

● Are we still on time to change things?

Cultural Impact

The Newspeak

● The “A” Vocabulary● The “B” Vocabulary● The “C” Vocabulary

Real Life Examples● Nationalsozialismus= Nazi● Geheime Staatspolizei= Gestapo● Komitet gosudarstvennoy bezopasnosti=

KGB

Activity

● Write these words/phrases in Newspeak:❖ Department Of Linguistics❖ Great Housing Mission❖ Ministry Of Health

● Write a slogan in Newspeak

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