Questions and Answers
How many meals a day was Winston getting?
3 meals, with the last meal serving meat
What did Winston receive one time alongside his meal?
Pack of cigs
Where/Who was in Winston's 'happy dreams'?
Golden Country, with his mother, Julia and O'Brien
What was O'Brien doing in Winston's dream?
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What 3 phrases did Winston write down?
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After Winston attempted to exercise, what did he think of his memories?
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What dangerous thought occurs to Winston that prompts him to train himself in crimestop?
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What is the unspoken tradition?
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What did Winston say in his outburst at night?
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What did Winston make progress in?
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What did Winston fail to make progress in?
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What are Winston's true feelings of Big Brother?
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Study Notes
Meals and Indulgences
- Winston receives three meals a day, with the last meal providing meat.
- Occasionally, he receives a pack of cigarettes alongside his meal.
Dreams and Aspirations
- In "happy dreams," Winston envisions the Golden Country, accompanied by his mother and Julia, along with O'Brien.
- O'Brien is depicted as sitting in the sun and engaging in peaceful conversation.
Notable Phrases
- Winston writes down three significant phrases: "Freedom is Slavery," "Two and Two Make Five," and "God is Power."
Thoughts on Memory
- After attempting to exercise, Winston begins to question the authenticity of his memories.
- He reflects on how his past may have been altered, leading to confusion over real events and self-deception.
Dangerous Thoughts
- A hazardous thought emerges for Winston: the idea that O'Brien's ability to float may be an illusion, suggesting a shared hallucination instead of reality.
Unspoken Traditions of the Party
- The Party has a grim tradition of executing individuals by shooting them in the back of the head without prior warning as they walk down a corridor between cells.
Nighttime Outbursts
- During a passionate outburst at night, Winston calls out for Julia, expressing his love.
Personal Progress
- Winston makes intellectual progress in understanding and questioning the Party's doctrine.
- However, he struggles emotionally, failing to connect on a deeper level.
True Feelings Towards Big Brother
- Winston harbors deep hatred for Big Brother and grapples with the expectation to love him, particularly after being threatened with Room 101.
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