1984 homework
- Did Winston and Julia ever stand a chance of not getting caught by the Thought Police?
- Many people think that our modern world has become much like the world of Oceania in 1984. Do you think that there are some significant similarities between the two or not? Explain, using examples from both the novel and modern society.
- Take a current political figure and prove that he is Big Brother.
- Think of instances where our thinking is controlled. How is this similar to (or different from) the controlled society of 1984?
- If you were George Orwell, would you be pleased or displeased with the world political scene today?
