1984
1984
by George Orwell

1984 Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Victory Gin, Victory Cigarettes
The Red-Armed Prole Woman
The paperweight, the old man in the prole bar, St. Clement's Church
The ubiquitously placed Telescreens
Big Brother
Emmanuel Goldstein
Julia's Scarlet Anti-Sex Waist Sash
Winston's Mother
The Place Where There Is No Darkness
Winston's Varicose Ulcer Above His Ankle
Memory Holes
Setting
Narrator Point of View
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What’s Up With the Title?
Plot Analysis
Booker’s Seven Basic Plots Analysis: Tragedy
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Allusions
Brief Summary
Book 1, Chapter 1
Book 1, Chapter 2
Book 1, Chapter 3
Book 1, Chapter 4
Book 1, Chapter 5
Book 1, Chapter 6
Book 1, Chapter 7
Book 1, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 1
Book 2, Chapter 2
Book 2, Chapter 3
Book 2, Chapter 4
Book 2, Chapter 5
Book 2, Chapter 6
Book 2, Chapter 7
Book 2, Chapter 8
Book 2, Chapter 9
Book 2, Chapter 10
Book 3, Chapter 1
Book 3, Chapter 2
Book 3, Chapter 3
Book 3, Chapter 4
Book 3, Chapter 5
Book 3, Chapter 6
Characters
Winston Smith
Winston Smith Timeline
Julia
Julia Timeline
O’Brien
O’Brien Timeline
Mr. Charrington
Mr. Charrington Timeline
The Proles
Study Questions
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Language and Communication
Language and Communication Quotes
Philosophical Viewpoints
Philosophical Viewpoints Quotes
Power
Power Quotes
Warfare
Warfare Quotes
Violence
Violence Quotes
Technology and Modernization
Technology and Modernization Quotes
Manipulation
Manipulation Quotes
Repression
Repression Quotes
Loyalty
Loyalty Quotes
Rebellion
Rebellion Quotes
Memory and the Past
Memory and the Past Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Party Like It's 1984
Symbols
Quotes (What was Said)
Themes (For the Most Part)
The Parties Were Better in the 1960s
Down with Big Brother
Introduction
Essay
Teaching 1984
Current Events & Pop Culture
Assignments & Activities
"Newspeak" from 1984 to Today
This Is Why I Write
It's Not Over Until the Fat Lady Sings
Characterization
Chew On This
Character Letter, Diary, or Journal Entry
Facebook Plot Summary
The Movie Cast
The Movie Poster
Symbolism
The Top Ten
Adaptation
Why Should I Care?
Discussion & Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
Related History & Literature on Shmoop
Challenges & Opportunities