1984 Book 3 Chapter 4 Flashcards

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?

Sitting in the sun talking of peaceful things Signup and view all the answers

What 3 phrases did Winston write down?

Freedom is Slavery, Two and Two Make Five, God is Power Signup and view all the answers

After Winston attempted to exercise, what did he think of his memories?

He started to retract his statements of seeing past memories. Signup and view all the answers

What dangerous thought occurs to Winston that prompts him to train himself in crimestop?

O'Brien couldn't really float off the floor like a bubble; this would only be a shared hallucination, not a real event. Signup and view all the answers

What is the unspoken tradition?

Party executes a person by shooting him or her in the back of the head without warning. Signup and view all the answers

What did Winston say in his outburst at night?

Julia! Julia, my love! Signup and view all the answers

What did Winston make progress in?

Intellectually made progress Signup and view all the answers

What did Winston fail to make progress in?

Emotionally failed Signup and view all the answers

What are Winston's true feelings of Big Brother?

He hates him Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 4 of Book 3 of George Orwell's 1984. This quiz covers key elements of Winston's experiences, dreams, and important phrases. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the text.