1984 Chapter 9 Questions Flashcards

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What happened on the sixth day of Hate Week?

It was announced that Oceania was at war with Eastasia.

What is the explanation for the Eurasia signs when the real enemy becomes Eastasia?

They get torn and ripped to shreds.

What happened for Winston during the disorder of tearing down posters?

He got his briefcase with the book in it.

Why, at the end of the rally, did everyone from the Ministry of Truth have to go to work?

All the information about the past five years of war with Eurasia was obsolete. Signup and view all the answers

Through recorded time, what has there always been?

Three kinds of people, the High, the Middle, the Low. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three ways in which war is different than it was in the earlier decades of the twentieth century?

A warfare of limited aims between combatants who are unable to destroy one another, have no material cause for fighting and are not divided by any genuine ideological difference. Signup and view all the answers

How much of Earth's population exist between nebulous frontiers of the super states?

1/5. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of warfare since whatever resources are gained are used to support war?

It is a war for labor power. Signup and view all the answers

How was a hierarchical society possible?

On a basis of poverty and ignorance. Signup and view all the answers

War not only destroys, but it has an added benefit. What is it?

A convenient way of expending labor power without producing anything that can be consumed. Signup and view all the answers

What word is missing in Newspeak?

Science. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two aims of the Party?

Conquer the whole surface of the earth and to extinguish once and for all the possibility of independent thought. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two problems that make up the only subject matter of scientific thought?

One is how to discover, against his will, what another human being is thinking, and the other is how to kill several hundred million people in a few seconds without giving warning beforehand. Signup and view all the answers

Why are citizens of Oceania forbidden to learn a foreign language or have contact with foreigners?

He would discover that they are creatures similar to himself and that most of what he has been told about them is lies. Signup and view all the answers

Oceania's philosophy is INGSOC. What are the other two superstates' philosophies?

In Eurasia it is called Neo-Bolshevism. In Eastasia it is called by a Chinese name usually translated as Death-Worship, but perhaps better rendered as Obliteration of the Self. Signup and view all the answers

How would Winston define a good book?

Those that tell you what you know already. Signup and view all the answers

What was Julia's response when Winston told her that he received the book?

Oh, you've got it? Good. Signup and view all the answers

What are the different aims of the different types of people in the world?

The aim of the High is to remain where they are. The aim of the Middle is to change places with the High. The aim of the Low, when they have an aim, is to abolish all distinctions and create a society in which all men shall be equal. Signup and view all the answers

How has the Lows' position in life been softened?

It has not been softened. Signup and view all the answers

Machines made it possible that people no longer had to do what?

It was no longer necessary for them to live at different social or economic levels. Signup and view all the answers

Who made up the new aristocracy?

For the most part bureaucrats, scientists, technicians, trade-union organizers, publicity experts, sociologists, teachers, journalists, and professional politicians. Signup and view all the answers

The difference between INGSOC and older forms of totalitarianism is that older societies didn't have the power to do what?

Keep its citizens under constant surveillance. Signup and view all the answers

How did film and radio help the process of a totalitarian society?

Made it easier to manipulate public opinion. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four ways in which a ruling group can fall from power?

It is conquered from without, or it governs so inefficiently that the masses are stirred to revolt, or it allows a strong and discontented Middle group to come into being, or it loses its own self-confidence and willingness to govern. Signup and view all the answers

How can a government make sure that its people don't become aware that they are oppressed?

So long as they... Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hate Week and Warfare

On the sixth day of Hate Week, Oceania was declared to be at war with Eastasia.
Signs indicating Eurasia were destroyed as the focus shifted to Eastasia as the enemy.
The rally concluded with Ministry of Truth workers needing to rewrite history due to the war declaration that rendered previous information obsolete.

Societal Structure and Warfare

Throughout recorded history, societies have been structured into three classes: the High, the Middle, and the Low.
Modern warfare is characterized by limited aims, inability to destroy opponents, lack of material causes for conflict, and absence of genuine ideological differences.
Approximately one-fifth of the earth's population exists in ambiguous territories between superstates.
The primary objective of warfare is to maintain labor power, utilizing collected resources to support war efforts.

The Role of Poverty and Ignorance

A hierarchical society thrives on poverty and ignorance among the populace.
War serves as a method to expend labor without creating consumable goods, highlighting its dual destructive and economic purpose.

Language and Thought Control

Newspeak omits the word "science," limiting intellectual capacity and inquiry.
The Party seeks to dominate the earth and eliminate independent thought.
Scientific thought is reduced to two subjects: understanding others' thoughts and mass elimination methods.

Isolation and Superstate Philosophies

Citizens are prohibited from learning foreign languages or interacting with outsiders to prevent realization of common humanity and truths hidden from them.
INGSOC governs Oceania; Eurasia follows Neo-Bolshevism, and Eastasia adheres to a philosophy of Death-Worship or Obliteration of the Self.

A good book, in Winston's view, is one that aligns with what the reader already knows.
Julia's casual acceptance of Winston's book symbolizes a shared understanding of rebellion.
Different societal classes maintain distinct aims: the High seek to retain power, the Middle wish to ascend, and the Low aim for equality and abolishment of class distinctions.

Technological Influence and Ruling Class

The plight of the Low class remains unchanged, enduring hardships without alleviation.
Advancements in machinery have eroded traditional social and economic segregation.
The new aristocracy primarily consists of bureaucrats, technicians, and various professionals, indicating a shift in elite composition.

Historical Control and Public Manipulation

INGSOC distinguishes itself from previous totalitarian regimes by its capability to surveil citizens continuously.
Film and radio facilitate propaganda, aiding in the manipulation of public sentiment.
Four potential scenarios can lead to a ruling group’s decline: external conquests, inefficient governance, emergence of a discontented Middle, or loss of self-confidence in governance.

Maintaining Ignorance of Oppression

Governments can prevent the awareness of oppression among their populace through strategic control and manipulation.

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