First Look at 1984

First Look at 1984

10th Grade · ELA · 50 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify the key themes and context introduced in the opening of 1984.

  • 1

    The term "Orwellian" comes from George Orwell's novel 1984, which depicts an oppressive society under a totalitarian government.

  • 2

    Orwell was concerned with how ideologies spread, emphasizing the importance of language in shaping our thoughts and opinions.

  • 3

    In "1984," the government uses techniques like doublespeak and Newspeak to control language, manipulate meaning, and limit critical thought, leading to doublethink.