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.
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The term "Orwellian" comes from George Orwell's novel 1984, which depicts an oppressive society under a totalitarian government.
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Orwell was concerned with how ideologies spread, emphasizing the importance of language in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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In "1984," the government uses techniques like doublespeak and Newspeak to control language, manipulate meaning, and limit critical thought, leading to doublethink.
