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The central purpose of war is to destroy human lives.
False
The central purpose of war is to destroy or consume the products of human labor to create shortages.
False
War can be won by any of the superstates.
False
Most of the fighting takes place in the unorganized territories.
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The three government systems Ingsoc, Neo-Bolshevism, and Obliteration of the self are incompatible and distinct from one another.
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War cannot be won by any one of the superstates.
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Each superstate is self-sufficient.
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The superstates fight for ideological and materialistic reasons.
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The superstates fight for the possession of slave labor and resources of undeveloped territories.
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Technology and industrialization threaten the party by raising everyone's standard of living.
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In this novel (1984), the future society will be poorer than the present one.
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Scarcity of material goods helps to create class distinctions.
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The psychological destruction of war is as important as the physical destruction of war.
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The world of 1984 is less advanced and less affluent than the world before 1914.
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Because war is continuous, it ceases to be dangerous.
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More people were killed in past wars than in the present.
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The development of the 'Star Wars' space-based defense program would be applauded by the party.
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It is easier to control public ideas and opinions in our technologically superior society than in an undeveloped third world society.
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The party would applaud our efforts to reduce the stockpile of our nuclear weapons.
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Efforts to trim the military in size and cost would not be applauded by the party.
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The computer 'information highway' would be seen as a threat by the party.
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When we are made to feel threatened by war, we willingly hand over our power to a small elite group who will protect us.
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War today could not be waged for the same reasons as it is waged by the Party.
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A person is born into the Inner or Outer Party.
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A hierarchical society like the party depends on poverty and ignorance.
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Outer Party members have no freedom.
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Inner party members have total freedom.
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Proles are usually selected to fill the ranks of the Outer Party.
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Entrance to the Party is by examination.
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The proles are harmless because they are kept ignorant.
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Collectively, the Party owns everything in Oceania, but individually the Inner and Outer Party members own nothing.
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In practice, bright Proles are eliminated.
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A few foreigners are allowed to visit Oceania because the Inner Party wants the Outer Party to see foreigners as friends who are similar to themselves and not as enemies who are different.
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The higher up you are in the party, the more enthusiasm, war fever, and mind control you must show.
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The higher up you are in the party, the less loyalty and mind control you must show.
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The party is concerned with passing down positions from 'father to son'.
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The Party is concerned with keeping the Inner Party in control and maintaining the present structure and society.
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Collectivism had made every Party member equal and has destroyed class distinctions.
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The party must seem infallible (not false).
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A party member must practice controlled insanity.
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Study Notes
War's Purpose and Nature
- The central goal of war is to destroy or consume human labor products, creating scarcity.
- War cannot be won by any one superstate; the perpetual war is a condition of balance.
- Superstates are self-sufficient, negating the need for resource acquisition through war.
Societal Impact of War
- Continuous warfare diminishes the perceived danger of conflict.
- Historically, more lives were lost in past wars compared to contemporary times.
- Psychological effects of war are just as significant as physical destruction, contributing to societal control.
Economic and Social Structure
- Scarcity of goods reinforces class distinctions within society.
- A hierarchical society, like that of the Party, relies on widespread poverty and ignorance to maintain control.
- Inner Party members lack individual ownership; all property belongs to the collective Party.
Technology and Control
- Advancements in technology threaten Party dominance by potentially improving living standards.
- Digital "information highways" pose a risk to the Party, as they can disrupt mind control.
- Efforts to diminish military strength or nuclear arsenals are opposed by the Party; they favor militarization.
Party Membership and Control
- Individuals are born into either the Inner or Outer Party, with limited mobility.
- Outer Party members experience significant restrictions on personal freedom, while loyalty is emphasized.
- Bright Proles are systematically eliminated to prevent any threats to the Party’s control.
Ideology and Perception Management
- The Party maintains the facade of infallibility to uphold its authority.
- Mind control intensifies with higher Party ranks, showcasing more loyalty and enthusiasm.
- The Party's structure is preserved at all costs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the current societal order.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts presented in Goldstein's book from George Orwell's dystopian novel '1984'. This quiz focuses on key themes related to war and its purpose as described in the book. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of Orwellian themes.
