Questions and Answers
In what ministry was Winston's cell located?
Ministry of Love
How would you describe the Party Prisoners?
They were always silent and terrified
Describe the ordinary criminals.
Seemed to care nothing for anybody, yelled insults at guards, fought back fiercely when their belongings were seized, wrote bad words on the floor, ate smuggled food, shouted at telescreen
What did the ordinary criminals nickname the Party Prisoners?
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What object could the Brotherhood possibly send to its members if they were arrested?
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How did Winston describe the Poet Ampleforth?
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What crime had Ampleforth committed?
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What room was Ampleforth taken to?
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What were Winston's 6 thoughts after Ampleforth was taken away?
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What was Parson's thoughtcrime?
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Who turned Parson in and how did she hear this?
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What did Parson want to say when he goes to tribunal?
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Did Parson think he was guilty of thoughtcrime?
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Who attempted to give the Skull-Faced Man bread?
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What happened to the Chinless Man once caught?
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What falls out of the Chinless Man's mouth?
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Describe the Chinless Man's face.
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Where does the Chinless Man die?
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What color does the Skull Faced Man's face turn into?
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What does the Skull Faced Man say to the officers instead of being tortured?
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What does the Skull Faced Man grab to save himself from being taken?
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What did the guard hit Winston with?
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Where did the guard hit Winston, and who watched as he was beaten?
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What color did Winston see when he fell to the floor?
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What is the important quote from Winston?
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Study Notes
Ministry and Conditions
- Winston's cell is located in the Ministry of Love, characterized by the absence of windows.
- Party Prisoners exhibit a silent and terrified demeanor, reflecting their condition.
Ordinary Criminals
- Ordinary criminals are indifferent to others, engage in violent outbursts against guards, and participate in graffiti and food smuggling.
- They derogatorily refer to Party Prisoners as "Polits."
Brotherhood and Communication
- The Brotherhood may send a razor blade to its members if they are arrested, suggesting a signal for help or communication.
Ampleforth's Situation
- Poet Ampleforth is described as unkempt, shoeless, and in need of grooming due to his prolonged imprisonment.
- He committed a crime by accidentally rhyming “rod” with “God” in his revision of a Kipling poem and was taken to the notorious room 101.
Winston’s Reflections
- After Ampleforth's departure, Winston’s thoughts revolve around physical suffering, basic needs, key individuals (O'Brien, Julia), and the concept of the razor blade.
Parsons’ Encounter with Thoughtcrime
- Parsons inadvertently utters "Down with Big Brother" in his sleep, leading to his arrest.
- His daughter, unknowingly, betrays him by overhearing his thoughts through a keyhole.
Tribunal and Guilt
- Parsons expresses gratitude to the tribunal for intervening before it was too late.
- He acknowledges his guilt over the thoughtcrime, showing a sense of self-awareness and despair.
The Chinless Man Incident
- The Chinless Man attempts to give bread to another prisoner, resulting in severe repercussions from guards; he is violently punished.
- His face bears notable distortions, with one side darkening and his mouth swollen, indicating brutal treatment.
Death and Desperation
- The Chinless Man dies on the floor of the cell, illustrating the violent and dehumanizing conditions of imprisonment.
- The Skull-faced Man undergoes a transformation in his appearance, becoming greenish with fear and desperation.
Familial Sacrifice
- Faced with potential torture, the Skull-faced Man pleads with the officers to harm his family instead of him, showcasing deep desperation.
Violence Against Winston
- Winston is struck with a truncheon on his left elbow, leaving him incapacitated, while O'Brien witnesses the event with a dismissive attitude.
- Upon collapsing, Winston experiences a visual explosion of yellow light, emphasizing the shock of his ordeal.
Key Quote
- Winston reflects on the nature of pain, concluding that nothing matches the intensity of physical suffering, underscoring the theme of bodily control and suffering within the oppressive regime.
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