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Who was knocking on Winston's door?
Who was knocking on Winston's door?
Mrs. Parsons
According to the Party, what must you call everyone?
According to the Party, what must you call everyone?
Comrade
What are Mrs. Parsons's kids dressed as?
What are Mrs. Parsons's kids dressed as?
The Spies
What did Mrs. Parsons's children accuse Winston of being?
What did Mrs. Parsons's children accuse Winston of being?
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What do Mrs. Parsons's children want to go out and see?
What do Mrs. Parsons's children want to go out and see?
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A kid was named a 'child hero' because he did what?
A kid was named a 'child hero' because he did what?
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Who does Winston think said 'We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness'?
Who does Winston think said 'We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness'?
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What time does Winston have to be at work?
What time does Winston have to be at work?
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What does Winston get on his hand?
What does Winston get on his hand?
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Why does Winston struggle with getting the ink stain off his skin?
Why does Winston struggle with getting the ink stain off his skin?
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What does Winston place on his diary to see if it was moved while he was away?
What does Winston place on his diary to see if it was moved while he was away?
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The children are taught to do what?
The children are taught to do what?
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What did Winston get hit by before he leaves the Parsons' place?
What did Winston get hit by before he leaves the Parsons' place?
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Study Notes
Main Characters and Relations
- Winston lives in a dystopian society under the control of the Party and has a neighbor named Mrs. Parsons who seeks his help.
- Mrs. Parsons asks Winston to assist her with a backed-up kitchen sink.
Party Terminology and Practices
- The term "Comrade" is mandated by the Party to refer to one another, reflecting the regime’s push for uniformity.
- Children are encouraged to spy on their parents, demonstrating the Party's control over family dynamics.
Mrs. Parsons's Children
- Mrs. Parsons's children are dressed as Spies: the son carries a toy pistol, and the daughter has a piece of wood, dressed in blue shorts, gray shirts, and red handkerchiefs.
- The children accuse Winston of being a "thought criminal," highlighting their indoctrination.
Morbid Curiosity and Society
- The children express a desire to go see a public hanging, showcasing their exposure to violence and brutality under the regime.
- A child is labeled a "child hero" for reporting his parents to the Thought Police, indicating the rewards for loyalty to the Party.
Winston's Internal Conflict
- Winston recalls a mysterious phrase, “We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness,” which he attributes to O'Brien, hinting at his complex feelings towards O'Brien and hope for rebellion.
- He works in a totalitarian setting and must report to work at 14:30, emphasizing the regimented lifestyle enforced by the Party.
Everyday Struggles
- An ink stain appears on Winston's hand, a symbol of his rebellion through writing; however, the soap available is ineffective at removing it, illustrating the oppressive environment he inhabits.
- He places a grain of whitish dust on his diary to check if it has been tampered with during his absence, signifying his paranoia and the need for secrecy.
Confrontations and Tensions
- Before leaving the Parsons’ household, Winston is struck by a red-hot wire shot from a catapult by Mrs. Parsons’s son, representing the violent and chaotic upbringing of the youth in this society.
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