Born Eric Arthur Blair of a British colonial civil servant in India Went to school in England Once out of school he joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma He resigned from the police force in 1927 to become a writer ID: 739655
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1984
George OrwellSlide2
George Orwell 1903-1950
Born Eric Arthur Blair of a British colonial civil servant in India
Went to school in England
Once out of school he joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma
He resigned from the police force in 1927 to become a writer
In 1945 his famous book ‘Animal Farm’ was published
Animal Farm made Orwell a household name
Four years later the not so famous ‘1984’ was publishedSlide3
George OrwellSlide4
Plot of 1984
1984 takes place in a land called Oceania, which is a “negative utopia” or a dystopia
The government is run by what is called “The Party”
The symbol of The Party is “Big Brother”
Big Brother monitors the actions of the citizens by using
TelescreensThe main character of 1984 is Winston, who has a rebellious attitude towards the governmentSlide5
Themes and symbols
The dangers of Totalitarianism is a major theme of 1984. Orwell depicts a government with absolute power that doesn’t allow the people any power or privacy
Psychological Manipulation is portrayed by the government practically brainwashing the citizens into believing anything they say.
The glass paperweight symbolized Winston’s freedom. It’s the item he would look at and imagine he and Julia alone in there peacefully.
The
Telescreens symbolize how the totalitarian government abuses technology for its own useSlide6
Winston Smith
39 years old
Works for the Ministry of Truth correcting “errors” from past publications
Rebellious
Love affair with Julia
Played by Johnny Depp
Award given: Best worst character awardSlide7
Julia
26 years old
Long dark hair
Works for the fiction department of the Ministry of Truth
Despises the party but accepts its rules
Megan Fox
Award given: Trampiest character Slide8
Big Brother
The government of Oceania
Also known as “the
P
arty”
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU
Played by Jack Nicholson Award given: Most likely to be a stalkerSlide9
O’Brien
Member of the Inner
P
arty
Winston feels a strange bond between him and O’BrienPlayed by Chris
Hemsworth Award given: Two-faced awardSlide10
Mr.Charrington
Owner of the antique shop
Owns the apartment above the shop
Appears to be a kind old man
Played by: Scott Wilson
Award given: The Betrayal awardSlide11
1984 sales pitch
1984 is a timeless classic of one of the first modern dystopian stories.
The feeling of helplessness and despair draws the reader further into the controlling world of Oceania
The plot of 1984 is very intriguing and way ahead of its time
The story makes the reader reflect on their own society Slide12
Post test
In
“1984”, the main character was…
.
George
Michael Winston Sarah
The book is based in a… Utopia Dystopia Underwater city
Modern citySlide13
Post test
The
symbol for their government is…
Lil cousin
Uncle Sam
Big BrotherA red-tailed hawk George Orwell was born in which of these countries?The United States
GreenlandSouth AfricaIndiaSlide14
Post test
What was Orwell’s job in his home country?
Police officer
Baker
Bull rider
Salesmen A major symbol of “1948” is a(n)….Meat cleaverGallon of milk
Paper weightElectric chairSlide15
Post test
What was George Orwell’s actual name?
Eric Arthur
Blair
Phillip
Jackson McMathaels HaminalsBob Ross
Who did the main character fall in love with?JamisonJuliaJane
JessicaSlide16
Post test
What is Orwell’s other famous book?
The
Bible
Twilight
Tale of Two CitiesAnimal Farm The MAIN theme of “1984” was….
Dangers of IsolationDon’t be judgmental Dangers of Totalitarian Governments
Don’t trust strangers