Context Revision: Fahrenheit 451, 1984 (Chapter 1), August 2026
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Lesson structure
You will see a number of questions.
You have 5 minutes to answer these as fully as possible with quotations
There will be a chance for feedback at the end of the class
There will also be a chance to develop responses at home
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Explore the role of the past in 1984
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‘Orwell deliberately gives us a character who is not heroic; his flaws make the novel more interesting.’
Discuss this statement in relation to at least 2 extracts of your choice.
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Why is it so important that the novel is a dystopia?
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Which is more important to the setting:Time
Or
Place?
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Why are the Thought Police so disturbing?
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Julia is an agent of O’Brien and is sent to test Winston.
Discuss
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Room 101 is not the main incident in the novel
&
Julia giving Winston a note is not the turning point.
Discuss
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“DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER”
Why is this such an unimportant quote to know
List 5 more important quotes about Winston
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Which theme is more important:
Control
Love
Give at least 5 examples to explain your reasoning
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Does Winston’s job explain his fatalism?
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FINAL QUESTION
Does Orwell successfully warn against the dangers of totalitarianism?
How does he do this or fail to do this?
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Images
Look at the following images and discuss which aspects of the novel they relate to.
You should consider A. specific events / incidents
B. characters
C. themes
D. Symbols
E. central concern
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RevisionWhat don’t you know about the text?
What are you unsure of about the text?
DO you think you know everything about:Character
Setting
Symbols
Themes
Narrative style
Key incidents and turning points
Central concern?
Ask for help if you are unsure of anything.