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1984 Reading Questions for Part Two, Ch. 8 Please respond in complete sentences or points will be deducted. Use the bolded words in your sentences. Your responses should be in color. Be careful to answer the question completely. Do not copy from others or Google. If you research put it in your own words ! Use the bolded words in your complete sentence responses. 1. In this chapter the narrator says” they had done it, they had done it at last!” What is it they have done? T he phrase "they had done it" likely refers to what the Party successfully manipulating and asserting control over the truth and historical records, reflecting the theme of propaganda and manipulation in the novel. 2. Describe the room in O’Brien’s home. In George Orwell's "1984," the narrator describes O'Brien's home as opulent and luxurious, with exquisite furnishings and an air of privilege. 3. In this chapter, Winston was “too much taken aback to be able to hold his tongue.” Why is Winston so surprised ? Winston is surprised in this chapter because he witnesses a significant discrepancy between the public facade of O'Brien, a high-ranking Party member whom Winston had believed might be rebellious, and O'Brien's actual allegiance to the Party. The unexpected revelation leaves Winston taken aback and unable to remain silent. 4. What beverage does O’Brien swerve Julia and Winston? How do they react ? In "1984" by George Orwell, O'Brien serves Julia and Winston a fine beverage, wine. Their reaction is a blend of pleasure and astonishment, given the rarity and forbidden nature of such beverages in their controlled society. 5. According to O’Brien, why can’t the Brotherhood be eradicated ? O'Brien suggests that the Brotherhood cannot be eradicated because it is an idea, a collective consciousness that exists beyond any individual or organization, making it resilient and difficult to eliminate. 6. How does O’Brien plan to send Winston the book? O'Brien plans to send Winston the book by instructing him on how to contact a trusted courier discreetly in George Orwell's "1984." 7. Look up and define antithesis : The concept of antithesis is evident in the stark contrast between the Party's oppressive control and the protagonist Winston's desire for freedom. Antithesis, in this context, refers to the juxtaposition of opposing ideas, highlighting the stark opposition between totalitarianism and individual autonomy within the narrative. 8. In this chapter, there is an example of antithesis . Identify the example, as we as its purpose . (Hint: Where Winston and O’Brien live). In George Orwell's "1984," the example of antithesis is evident in the stark contrast between Winston and O'Brien's living conditions. Winston resides in the dilapidated and oppressive world of Airstrip One, emphasizing the harsh reality of life under the Party's rule. In contrast, O'Brien resides in a luxurious and comfortable environment, highlighting the stark disparity between the lives of those in power and the oppressed. The

purpose of this antithesis is to underscore the extreme social and economic inequalities perpetuated by the Party, intensifying the narrative's critique of totalitarianism.

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