Published in 1949, Orwell's representation of a future society projected certain aspects of life in his contemporary world. It is an anti-utopian novel, foretelling a future that is too centrally organized and controlled to allow individualism and creativity.
This concise supplement to George Orwell's 1984 helps students understand the overall structure of the novel, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
Author(s): Nikki Moustaki, Gilbert Borman
Series: Cliffs Notes
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 84
Orwell’s 1984......Page 1
A Note to the Reader......Page 2
Table of Contents......Page 5
How to Use This Book......Page 8
Life and Background of the Author......Page 9
Adult Years......Page 10
Literary Writing......Page 11
Introduction to the Novel......Page 12
Historical Background......Page 13
The Role of the Media......Page 14
The Setting......Page 15
A Brief Synopsis......Page 16
List of Characters......Page 18
Character Map......Page 19
Critical Commentaries......Page 20
Commentary......Page 21
Glossary......Page 23
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Summary......Page 44
Commentary......Page 45
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Character Analyses......Page 60
Winston Smith......Page 61
Julia......Page 62
O’Brien......Page 63
Big Brother/ Emmanuel Goldstein......Page 64
Critical Essays......Page 65
The Purpose of Newspeak......Page 66
The Role of the Author......Page 67
The Mutability of History in 1984......Page 68
Q&A......Page 71
Identify the Quote......Page 72
Practice Projects......Page 73
Books......Page 74
Internet......Page 75
Send Us Your Favorite Tips......Page 76
Index......Page 77
