Day 2

We Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What is the relationship between religion and the One State? How does this relationship differ from that which might be found in a democratic society?

    Based on D-503's characterization of life in the One State, some students might be tempted to label the One State as a kind of secular theocracy. Not only does its citizenry glorify the Benefactor as they would a god, but they adhere to the official ideology of the One State rather like a religious cult would.

  2. 2

    Who is the Benefactor? Why do you think Zamyatin describes him in the way that he does?

    The Benefactor's identity remains unclear during this section of We, and it remains unclear whether he is a human...

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