1984 PART 1: Chapter VIII – Discussion Questions

1) Do party members ever spend time alone? Explain.
2) What is “ownlife”?
3) What is a “steamer”?
4) What is Winston wearing that makes him stand out to the proles?
5) What does Winston do to the human hand he finds in the gutter? What does this say about Winton’s previous experiences?
6) How do proles feel about the Lottery? What is the truth about the Lottery?