Thursday, April 19, 2007
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Question: What did Julia write in her note to Winston?
A)That he has a hearing for committing thoughtcrime tomorrow.
B)A Warning from the thoughtpolice.
C)A Profession of her love for him.
D)Where to meet her to speak further.
I think this is a good question because this is a big turning point in the novel. It is a plot twist that totally goes against Winston's (and therefore our) belief's about The dark-haired girl. It is an important act to recall because the message, and the act itself, are against party beliefs. It marks the place where Winston really starts changing his ways and is an event that should be remembered, although if you did not read the whole or part of the reading, you could easily choose the wrong answer.
What new line did Julia add to Winston's church Rhyme?
A. You owe me three farthings say the bells of St. Martin's
B. When will you pay me say the bells of Old Bailey
C. Here comes a chopper to chop off your head
D. Apples and oranges say the bells of St. George's
I believe this is a good question because this rhyme keeps reoccuring throughout the book. I believe that Orwell is trying to make a statement about this rhyme, perhaps to show that this is the one true historical connection that Winston has to the past, or maybe it symbolizes hope for the future because people remember the true past. Either way this rhyme seems quite important, and I wonder how the whole thing goes.
What does Julia do when she asks Winston to turn around in Mr. Charringtons room?
I think this is a good question because only someone who has done the reading will be able to answer this question. It is also a clear answer and not ambigious. It is also important because it is something she is normally not allowed to do but is free to since she is in the security of Mr. Charringtons room. It is a subtle event that shows there freedom of being away from the telescreens and watchfull eye of the thought police.
What are some of Julia's camouflages within Big Brother? How do people view her?
I believe this question is relevant because it demonstrates the effects of being raised completely within the years of the regime of Big Brother and, consequently, Julia merely evades authority but never rebels against it. She doesn't believe change is posibble or necessary and simply wants to enjoy herself while she can.
Name two things that Julia brought to the rented room that most party members aren't allowed to have.
This is a good question because it points out that the "finer" things in life are still widely avaliable to the inner party but not to the normal party members. It reveals the corruptness in the government that seemed otherwise invincible to human err such as greed.
Why does Julia engaage in illegal sexual acts, and how does her view differ from others that do it?
I think this is a good question because it challanges the reader to recall information from the recent readings and previous readings.
Where did Julia take Winston and how did she find the place?
I find this a good question because the place they go is unknown to him and since she is younger it would be more likely for him to know more than her about the layout of their country. It is also different than any other location we have read about in the book so it really stands out to us as readers because we want to learn more about what is so interesting about this unfamiliar territory to winston.
What does Julia find in the room at Mr. Charrington's that Winston is so afraid of?
A. a snake
B. a spider
C. a rat
d. a telescreen
I wrote this question because I didn't think it was a very significant even in the story. I didn't think that it would be mentioned in the Chapter Summary. After writing it, I went to read the chapter summary and discovered that it was in there. This made me wonder if it will come into play later on in the book...or if it has some underlying importance. So I decided to keep my question.
How did Winston decide to talk to Julie about a meeting place?
A) Pass a note back to her
B) Yell it during the Two Minute Hate
C) Say it while eating in the cafeteria
D) Mail a letter to her house
This is a good question because it is something that Winston debates for a long time and, even after he decides to do it, he has some difficulty executing the plan. It also shows just exactly how hard it is to communicate to anyone in confidence, even other party members.
How does the way Julia acts and appear towards Big Brother differ from what she actually feels/believes?
This is a good question because it is important to realize that Julia is leading a double life, almost like Winston. She mentions that she doesn't care what he looks like or that he is so much older than her, but she loves him anyway because he is different. She knows he doesn't like Big Brother and the Party and I think this alliance between Julia and Winston will play a big role later in the novel.
Give a few similarities to how Julia rebels against the party and how teenagers rebel in today's society.
I think this is a good question, because I think Julia is very similar to teenages girls in today's society. SHe feels the need to be loved, to look attractive, to have fun, and break as many rules as she can without getting caught.
Why is julia wearing camoflauge witin big brother and what are some of the things that she is wearing.
I feel that this is a good question because it really makes you jog your memory and think of the details in the story.
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