1984 Group
Is Guantanamo Bay similar to The Ministry of Love in 1984?
Created by frizzyperm on Jan 5, 2009 in the 1984 Group.
- If you were interviewing Winston Smith (Protagonist in Orwell's novel '1984'), what kind of questions would you ask?
Created by leopluradon on Dec 13, 2008 in the 1984 Group. 
Do you think the only way to stop the party is through a comprehensive surveillance like that used in Oceania?
Created by dnate3 on Dec 10, 2008 in the 1984 Group.- There appeared to be no way of preserving the past truthfully. Why was the party so motivated and intent on altering the past?
Created by dnate3 on Dec 3, 2008 in the 1984 Group. 
1984 - Give a summary of the book 1984 by George Orwell. Name one thing that impressed you most and one thing that you disliked about the book 1984.
Created by kingkong6 on Dec 3, 2008 in the 1984 Group.- My English teacher is offering extra credit to read 1984 by George Orwell. I was wondering if it was worth reading?
Created by ajk on Dec 1, 2008 in the 1984 Group. 
How does Winston's personal relationship with O'Brien help emphasise the themes of the novel?
Created by krendall on Nov 29, 2008 in the 1984 Group.- What are the dangers of government in "1984", and how does it relate to society today?
Created by appleeating on Nov 24, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
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It's an exact parallel. I suggest to #2 to reread 1984 with current US headlines in mind, and...
Posted by enotechris on Jan 5, 2009 in the 1984 Group.
Here are some questions that I got out of a study guide that was created for teachers. You can...
Posted by troutmiller on Jan 5, 2009 in the 1984 Group.- 1984 is about Stalin's oppression. You can't apply it to Guantanamo Bay's detention center. They...
Posted by stresspuppy on Jan 5, 2009 in the 1984 Group. - In reply to #11: Are we currently facing a potentially greater threat to personal freedom than...
Posted by frizzyperm on Jan 5, 2009 in the 1984 Group. 
I would like to ask him a number of questions:--- did you really believe that you could escape...
Posted by timbrady on Dec 31, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
I agree witih #7. Recently, Glenn Beck asked a renowned journalist if we are living in not...
Posted by mwestwood on Dec 30, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
Bear in mind that you're receiving answers from a bunch of English teachers here, but again, yes,...
Posted by engtchr5 on Dec 30, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
This is an excellent read and very relevant to today in what is happening with international...
Posted by alohaspirit on Dec 28, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
It is absolutely worth reading, yes. :) It is a classic that is a must-read! It has political...
Posted by kwoo1213 on Dec 27, 2008 in the 1984 Group.- Response to #5 - Just to clarify, Hitler created a totalitarian Fascist regime (right wing) to...
Posted by enotechris on Dec 26, 2008 in the 1984 Group. - This is more than a book you should read; it's a book that, in my opinion, all students should...
Posted by timbrady on Dec 26, 2008 in the 1984 Group. - In reply to #4: My teacher is going to show my class V for Vendetta. Right now she is showing us...
Posted by international684 on Dec 17, 2008 in the 1984 Group. 
Orwell is a great writer and 1984 is a wonderful work of literature.Not only is it worth the read...
Posted by ashcat on Dec 16, 2008 in the 1984 Group.
