1984 Book 3 Chapter 1 Flashcards

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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?

The 'Polits' Signup and view all the answers

What object could the Brotherhood possibly send to its members if they were arrested?

Razor Blade Signup and view all the answers

How did Winston describe the Poet Ampleforth?

Shoeless, large, dirty toes, several days away from a shave, scrubby beard Signup and view all the answers

What crime had Ampleforth committed?

Accidentally rhymed the word 'rod' with 'God' when revising a poem Signup and view all the answers

What room was Ampleforth taken to?

The infamous room 101 Signup and view all the answers

What were Winston's 6 thoughts after Ampleforth was taken away?

<ol> <li>The pain in his belly 2) A piece of bread 3) The blood and the screaming 4) O'Brien 5) Julia 6) Razor Blade</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What was Parson's thoughtcrime?

Said, 'Down with Big Brother,' when in his sleep Signup and view all the answers

Who turned Parson in and how did she hear this?

His 7-year-old daughter; she listened through a keyhole Signup and view all the answers

What did Parson want to say when he goes to tribunal?

Thank you for saving me before it was too late Signup and view all the answers

Did Parson think he was guilty of thoughtcrime?

Yes, he was aware of his own guilt Signup and view all the answers

Who attempted to give the Skull-Faced Man bread?

The Chinless Man Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Chinless Man once caught?

He ended up getting thrown across the cell by the officers and blood started to ooze from his mouth and nose Signup and view all the answers

What falls out of the Chinless Man's mouth?

Two halves of a dental plate Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Chinless Man's face.

<ol> <li>One side of his face had darkening flesh 2) His mouth was a swollen mass with a black hole 3) Had gray eyes of guilt</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Chinless Man die?

On the floor Signup and view all the answers

What color does the Skull Faced Man's face turn into?

From pale white to green Signup and view all the answers

What does the Skull Faced Man say to the officers instead of being tortured?

To slice the throats of his 3 kids and wife Signup and view all the answers

What does the Skull Faced Man grab to save himself from being taken?

The iron legs of the bench Signup and view all the answers

What did the guard hit Winston with?

A truncheon Signup and view all the answers

Where did the guard hit Winston, and who watched as he was beaten?

Hit his left elbow; O'Brien watched Signup and view all the answers

What color did Winston see when he fell to the floor?

An explosion of yellow light Signup and view all the answers

What is the important quote from Winston?

Nothing in the world was as bad as physical pain Signup and view all the answers

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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