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George Orwell 1984 - Key Terms
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- 1IngSocEnglish Socialism - The political ideology of Oceania. Big Brother is the manifestation of IngSoc and the Party.
- 2Airstrip OneWhat used to be called Britain, Airstrip One is now a part of Oceania - one of the three major powers in Orwell's world.
- 3Eurasia and EastasiaThe other two superpowers in the novel. In the simplest sense, Oceania represents America, Eurasia symbolises Russia and Eastasia depicts China.
- 4Ministry of LoveKeeps order through fear and brainwashing
- 5Ministry of PlentyKeeps control of food supply. Responsible for rationing and hunger.
- 6Ministry of PeaceIn control of the never-ending war between Oceania and the other powers.
- 7Ministry of TruthWinston works here. Concerned with propaganda.
- 8NewspeakAn anti-language, designed to hinder expression.
- 9DoublethinkAn effect of state brainwashing, this is when a person believes what they know to be untrue. 2+2=5, says Big Brother, and so it is.
- 10TelescreenA two-way communication device. As you watch Big Brother, he watches you.
- 11Two Minutes HateA mandatory practice in Oceania. Citizens are encouraged to become enraged as they consider the enemies of the state.
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- Flash cards showing the many literary inventions created by Orwell for his dystopian masterpiece, 1984
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