1984+Part+2+Discussion+Questions

1. If we termed this novel a **//cautionary piece//** we would be saying that one of Orwell's purposes in writing this book is to caution people about what can happen to society in the future. Assuming that this a **//cautionary piece//** of what dangers is Orwell warning us?

4. Define the terms "dystopia and utopia" and relate those terms to this novel. In your opinion, what would a utopian society of the future be like?

6. Orwell seemed to predict some developments correctly, but he seemed to miss the mark on other developments in history and science. What did he foresee correctly? What did he see incorrectly?

7. Define the word irony and find at least three examples of it in the novel. Satire, which uses irony as one of its main weapons, makes fun of something in order to correct is. What, if anything, did you find humorous in the examples that you cited?

8. Define the word paradox and, using one or two examples, discuss its function and presence in the novel.

11. Analyze Julia and Winston’s relationship from her perspective. What is attractive about him despite their age difference? What does this reveal about her? What might her attraction reveal about her own political disposition? How does the outlook on the future of their relationship differ? What other insights about Julia can be gleaned from this relationship? Is she a realist or a cynic?

12. Analyze Julia and Winston’s relationship from his perspective. What is attractive about her despite their age difference? What does this reveal about him? What might his attraction reveal about his own political disposition? How does the outlook on the future of their relationship differ? What other insights about Winston can be gleaned from this relationship?

13. According to Goldstein, for what reason do the three superpowers prefer continuous warfare to peace? Why does he say it is important for there to be a scarcity of goods? To Goldstein, what is the real war? Who does Goldstein say Big Bother really is? How does Goldstein compare the Party to the Catholic Church?