1984 Chapter 10 Study Guide

Questions and Answers

What strikes Winston for the first time about the prole woman singing and hanging laundry in the courtyard?

He thinks she is ugly

He ignores her completely

He feels indifferent towards her

He believes she is beautiful (correct)

What is one thing Julia and Winston can never do?

Have a child together.

What occurs to Winston about the sky and the people all over the world?

The sky is the same for everyone. Everyone was the exact same.

What does Winston believe must be the final message of Goldstein's book?

The future belongs to the proles. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Winston think the future world created by the proles will be alien to him?

It would be a world of sanity and if there was that, there would be equality also. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winston think he and Julia can share in the future?

They would keep their minds alive and pass on that two plus two made four. Signup and view all the answers

Where does the 'iron voice' that addresses Winston and Julia come from?

Behind the picture which shows a telescreen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'quite different voice' that follows the iron voice say?

A rhyme: Here come a candle to light you to bed. Here comes a chopper to chop off your head. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winston think when he sees the fragment of coral from the broken paperweight?

He realizes it's super teeny/small. Signup and view all the answers

What does Winston realize about Mr. Charrington?

He is a real member of the Thought Police! Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Themes

The prole woman is perceived by Winston as beautiful, highlighting the contrast between proles and Party members.
Winston and Julia are unable to have a child, symbolizing the limitations of love under oppressive regimes.

Shared Human Experience

Winston reflects that the sky is universal, suggesting that basic truths connect humanity despite societal divides.
He contemplates the sameness of people worldwide, indicating a shared human experience and existential connection.

Goldstein's Manifesto

The final message of Goldstein's book posits that the future is destined for the proles, indicating their potential for liberation.
Winston believes the proles’ future world will be unfamiliar to him, characterized by sanity and equality, contrasting with the current oppressive reality.

Resistance and Memory

Winston hopes he and Julia can preserve their thoughts and truths, such as the mathematical fact "two plus two equals four," as a form of resistance against the Party's oppressive narrative.

Surveillance and Control

The "iron voice" heard by Winston and Julia emerges from behind a picture, representing the pervasive surveillance of the Party through telescreens.
Following the iron voice, a "quite different voice" recites a disturbing rhyme, illustrating the manipulation of innocence under the regime's brutality.

Symbolism and Realizations

The fragment of coral from the broken paperweight signifies the fragility of Winston’s memories and desires.
Winston's realization that Mr. Charrington is a member of the Thought Police underscores the theme of betrayal and the inescapability of the Party’s control.

Description

Dive into the complexities of Chapter 10 from George Orwell's '1984' with this study guide flashcard quiz. Explore key themes, character insights, and significant events, enhancing your understanding of this dystopian tale. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge of the chapter.