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1984 Study Guide

by George Orwell

1984 study guide contains a biography of George Orwell, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

The novel's protagonist, Winston Smith, is a citizen of Oceania, one of the world's three superstates (along with Eurasia and Eastasia). It is the year 1984, and Winston lives in Airstrip One, which used to be known as Great Britain. Winston is a member of the Party, which rules Oceania under the principles of Ingsoc (English Socialism). Oceania is an oligarchy, under hierarchical rule. The Party consists of Inner Party members, who are the ruling elite, and regular Party members, who are citizens of Oceania. Outside of the Party are the proles, non-Party members and simple people who live in poverty and are free from Party regulations. The Party's leader is Big Brother, and there are massive images of his kind visage, complete with dark…

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• 1984 Summary
• About 1984
• Character List
• Glossary of Terms
• Major Themes
• Summary and Analysis of Part One I-II
• Summary and Analysis of Part One III-V
• Summary and Analysis of Part One VI-VIII
• Summary and Analysis of Part Two I-III
• Summary and Analysis of Part Two IV-VII
• Summary and Analysis of Part Two VIII-X
• Summary and Analysis of Part Three I-III
• Summary and Analysis of Part Three IV-VI
• Newspeak
• Related Links on 1984
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! - Quiz 4
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources

• 1984: Major Themes
• 1984: Essays
• 1984: Questions
• 1984: Purchase the Novel and Related Material
• George Orwell: Biography