1984 Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What does W think happened to his mother and father?

Swallowed up in the purges of the 50's (Holocaust/Stalin)

Why does W think his mother and father had to die?

So that he could stay alive

What change has there been in emotion since W's mother died?

Seems like death is no longer tragic or sorrowful. Part of daily life (like Elie)

Of what does W think when in his dream he sees the girl throw off all her clothes in one graceful motion?

That one act seems to annihilate a whole cultural system of thought: BB/Thought Police/Party Signup and view all the answers

Why does W sleep without night clothes?

His meager clothing allowance equals 0.5 changes per year Signup and view all the answers

What does W do after his coughing fit?

30-40 physical jerks. Mandatory exercise. Signup and view all the answers

What can W remember of his early life?

History is fading/ no historical record/ Names of countries different: England/Britain/London. Atomic Bomb Signup and view all the answers

What does W remember about the beginning of the war?

A-Bomb/ Street fighting in London Signup and view all the answers

What country is Oceania at war with at this time?

At war with Eurasia and allied with Eastasia. Enemy of moment is always an absolute evil. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Past to be wiped away?

Party Slogan: Who controls the Past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past. Signup and view all the answers

What is W's decision about the past?

The past has not merely been altered but completely destroyed Signup and view all the answers

How long has Big Brother (BB) existed in the Party histories?

He has been pushed back in history to the 30's and 40's Signup and view all the answers

When does Winston first believe he heard the word 'Ingsoc'?

Not before 1960 Signup and view all the answers

How is W reprimanded?

Telescreen yells, 'Smith 6079. Do better.' Signup and view all the answers

How does the instructor encourage her audience to touch their toes?

Reminds them of comrades fighting on Malabar front Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parents and Their Fate

Winston believes his parents were lost during the purges of the 1950s, reminiscent of the Holocaust and Stalinist repressions.
He feels their deaths were necessary for his own survival.

Death and Emotion

The emotional impact of death has diminished for Winston, making it a mundane part of life, akin to experiences shared by Elie Wiesel.

Dreams and Cultural Conflict

In a dream, Winston observes a girl shedding her clothing, symbolizing a rejection of oppressive societal norms enforced by Big Brother, the Thought Police, and the Party.

Living Conditions

Winston avoids nightclothes due to a limited clothes allowance, resulting in only 0.5 changes of clothing per year.

Exercise Regimen

After experiencing a coughing fit, Winston is compelled to engage in 30 to 40 mandatory physical jerks as part of state-imposed exercise.

Memory and History

Winston’s recollections of his early life are vague; there is a noticeable absence of historical context and variation in place names, such as England, Britain, and London.

War Context

He remembers the emergence of World War II, including the use of the atomic bomb and street fighting in London.

Oceania's Enemies

At this time, Oceania is at war with Eurasia and has an alliance with Eastasia, perpetually viewing the current enemy as embodying absolute evil.

Control of the Past

The Party's ideology maintains that controlling the past is essential for controlling the future; thus, obliterating historical records is a priority.

Perception of the Past

Winston concludes that the past has not only been altered but rendered entirely nonexistent.

Big Brother's Historical Existence

The figure of Big Brother has been historically repositioned to the 1930s and 1940s within Party narratives.

Awareness of Ingsoc

Winston first recalls hearing the term "Ingsoc" post-1960.

Disciplinary Actions

Winston faces reprimand from a telescreen, which commands him to improve with the identification "Smith 6079."

Exercise Motivation

An instructor promotes physical fitness by evoking the image of comrades engaged in battle on the Malabar front as motivation.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from George Orwell's '1984' with these flashcards. Explore crucial themes and character reflections related to the main character W's family and emotions. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this dystopian novel.