1984 Book 3 Chapter 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of surly?

Bad-tempered and unfriendly

What does rotund mean?

Plump

Describe some of the physical abuse that Winston has experienced.

Fists, truncheons, steel rods, boots

What are some of the acts that Winston has confessed to?

Assassination of eminent party members; distribution of seditious pamphlets; sabotage; a spy; he was a religious believer; admirer of capitalism; murdered his wife; he was in touch with Goldstein Signup and view all the answers

What is the matter with Winston, according to O'Brien? What is he suffering from?

Mentally deranged; defective memory Signup and view all the answers

Explain the situation with the photograph.

O'Brien had it and put it in a memory hole and said it never existed Signup and view all the answers

Where are the two places that the past exists?

Written down (records) and human memories Signup and view all the answers

What is the price of sanity?

Act of submission Signup and view all the answers

How is Oceania different from Inquisition, Nazis, and the Russians?

No martyrdoms; make confessions true; make people not exist (not even in memory) Signup and view all the answers

What interrogation does O'Brien say he took part in?

The interrogation of Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford Signup and view all the answers

What does O'Brien say about Julia?

She betrayed Winston Signup and view all the answers

What is the last question Winston asks O'Brien?

What is in Room 101? Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Surly: Describes a person who is bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Rotund: Refers to a plump individual.

Physical Abuse

Winston has faced various forms of physical abuse, including:
- Fists
- Truncheons
- Steel rods
- Boots

Confessions of Winston

Winston has made several confessions under duress:
- Assassination of prominent party members
- Distribution of seditious pamphlets
- Sabotage activities
- Acting as a spy
- Allegiance to religion and capitalism
- Murder of his wife
- Contact with the dissident Goldstein

Winston's Condition

According to O'Brien, Winston is:
- Mentally deranged
- Suffering from a defective memory

The Photograph Incident

O'Brien possesses a photograph that he claims doesn’t exist after putting it in a memory hole, illustrating the manipulation of truth.

Existence of the Past

The past is preserved in two primary forms:
- Written records
- Human memories

Price of Sanity

To maintain sanity within the oppressive regime, the price is an act of submission.

Differences from Historical Regimes

Oceania differs from the Inquisition, Nazis, and the Soviet regime in that it:
- Does not involve martyrdoms
- Seeks to make confessions verifiably true
- Aims to erase individuals entirely, including from collective memory

O'Brien's Interrogation Experience

O'Brien participated in the interrogation of prominent prisoners:
- Jones
- Aaronson
- Rutherford

Betrayal of Julia

O'Brien reveals that Julia has betrayed Winston, highlighting the theme of betrayal and mistrust.

Final Inquiry of Winston

The last question Winston poses to O'Brien is regarding the ominous "Room 101," signifying his fear and curiosity about the Party's ultimate torture methods.

Description

Test your knowledge of important vocabulary and key events from Chapter 2 of Book 3 of George Orwell's '1984'. These flashcards will help you understand the physical abuse Winston endures and the confessions he makes. Ideal for students looking to deepen their comprehension of this classic dystopian novel.