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Questions and Answers
Who is the protagonist of '1984'?
Who is the protagonist of '1984'?
- Julia
- Big Brother
- O'Brien
- Winston Smith (correct)
What is Winston's job?
What is Winston's job?
- Mechanic
- Shop owner
- Torturer
- Rewriting the news (correct)
Which character pretends to support Winston and Julia but turns Winston in?
Which character pretends to support Winston and Julia but turns Winston in?
- O'Brien
- Parsons
- Charington (correct)
- Big Brother
Julia is a mechanic in the Ministry of Truth.
Julia is a mechanic in the Ministry of Truth.
Who is Emanuel Goldstein?
Who is Emanuel Goldstein?
What happens to Syme?
What happens to Syme?
What does Katherine, Winston's wife, think of sex?
What does Katherine, Winston's wife, think of sex?
Who tortures Winston?
Who tortures Winston?
Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
Winston often expressed a desire to kill his wife, ______.
Winston often expressed a desire to kill his wife, ______.
What does Winston's neighbor Parsons do?
What does Winston's neighbor Parsons do?
Study Notes
Winston Smith
- Protagonist who embodies rebellion against the oppressive regime of Big Brother.
- Engaged in a romantic relationship with Julia.
- Employed at the Ministry of Truth, responsible for altering historical records.
Julia
- Winston's romantic partner, known for her defiance against Party norms.
- Works as a mechanic within the Ministry of Truth.
- Engages in relationships with Party members to express her resistance.
O'Brien
- A manipulative member of the Inner Party who deceives Winston into exposing his dissent.
- Functions within the Ministry of Love, where he oversees Winston's torture and reprogramming.
Emanuel Goldstein
- Represents the Brotherhood, serving as a symbol of resistance and hope for those against the Party.
Charington
- Shop owner who feigns support for Winston and Julia's affair.
- Reveals his true allegiance as a member of the thought police, leading to Winston's betrayal.
Parsons
- Winston's neighbor and colleague working at the Ministry of Truth.
- Father of two; ironically turned in by his own daughter for disloyalty to the Party.
Ampleforth
- A friend of Winston's and a poet working at the Ministry of Truth.
- Imprisoned for expressing religious ideas in his poetry, demonstrating the regime’s intolerance of individual thought.
Katherine
- Winston's estranged wife who embodies the Party's oppressive beliefs.
- Uncertain fate after their separation; Winston expresses a desire to eliminate her due to her rigid conformity to Party doctrines.
Syme
- A colleague of Winston tasked with creating the 11th edition of the Newspeak dictionary.
- Considered too intelligent and perceptive, resulting in his vaporization by the Party.
Big Brother
- The omnipresent and authoritarian symbol of the Party's surveillance and control over citizens' lives.
Rutherford, Jones, Aaronson
- Former Party members who were caught rebelling against the regime.
- Serve as a cautionary example of the harsh consequences for defiance, foreshadowing Winston's potential fate.
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Test your knowledge on the key characters from George Orwell's '1984'. This quiz focuses on personalities such as Winston Smith, Julia, and O'Brien, exploring their roles and relationships within the oppressive regime. Dive deep into the themes of rebellion, manipulation, and betrayal portrayed through these pivotal characters.
