1984, Book Two (Chapters I-X); pp. 105-224.
Appendix, “The Principles of Newspeak.” pp. 299- 312.
Questions:
The political regime of Orwell’s 1984 is often described as “totalitarian”. What is the nature of a totalitarian regime(look it up and see materials provided)? Provide examples of the world of 1984 which illustrate it as totalitarian. (see PowerPoint & videos)
What is a panopticon and what is panopticonism? (see PowerPoint & videos)
What is “Newspeak” and what are its principles, and what is its ultimate function or purpose? (see the Appendix, p. 299). Why is this word, “Newspeak” used to describe this type of speech? What are the significances of this name? Provide 2 examples.
What is Doublethink? Give an example from the text and explain it.
Drawing on our own current cultural and/or political environment provide three of your own examples of “Newspeak” from it and explain them. What do you think they say about our society?
