ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR THE FINAL
(2 pages)
1) Prompt - In 1984 the protagonist, Winston, attempts to “stay
human” in the face of a
dehumanizing, totalitarian regime. How does the governing
body in 1984 exploit certain tendencies, weaknesses and even strengths that
human beings possess in order to, ironically, control and dehumanize humankind?
Based on Winston’s fate, what is Orwell ultimately arguing (advocating, criticizing
and/or warning against)?
2) compare 1984 to A BRAVE NEW WORLD by
either theme, character, or symbol. Make sure you have detailed
examples to back up your ideas.
3) The novel, indirectly and perhaps without the author even
intending it, makes some powerful statements about the roles (or potential
roles) of women in society. Write an
essay in which you explore the role of women in the novel and what the
significance of your observations might be.
4) Write an essay in which you explain whether or not
Winston is a hero. Explain your answer
with a thorough definition of what a hero is and specific examples that
demonstrate how Winston does or does not match the definition
5) Write an essay in which you explore HOW (examples) and
WHY (what your examples prove) Orwell uses symbolism in 1984.
4/29 Part 3 chapter 6
Flipgrid Response
#8
4/30 Zoom Class at
11am
Overview of
PART 3
5/1 Finish Novel
Blog Post
#3
5/4 The Appendix: The Principles of Newspeak
5/5 Zoom Class at 11 am
5/6 All late work must be submitted by 4 pm
5/13 Final Essays are due by 4 pm
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