2. Lesson structure
You will see a number of questions.
You have 5 minutes to answer these as fully as
possible with quotations
There will be a chance for feedback at the end of
the class
There will also be a chance to develop
responses at home
4. 2
„Orwell deliberately gives us a character who is
not heroic; his flaws make the novel more
interesting.‟
Discuss this statement in relation to at least 2
extracts of your choice.
5. 3
Why is it so important that the novel is a
dystopia?
13. 11.
FINAL QUESTION
Does Orwell successfully warn against the
dangers of totalitarianism?
How does he do this or fail to do this?
14. Images
Look at the following images and discuss which
aspects of the novel they relate to.
You should consider
A. specific events / incidents
B. characters
C. themes
D. Symbols
E. central concern
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20. Revision
What don‟t you know about the text?
What are you unsure of about the text?
DO you think you know everything about:
Character
Setting
Symbols
Themes
Narrative style
Key incidents and turning points
Central concern?
Ask for help if you are unsure of anything.