1984 Literature Analysis: Big Brother
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Grade 7
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A worksheet focusing on the theme of Big Brother in George Orwell's 1984, designed with exam-style questions to assess comprehension and analytical skills for Grade 7 students.
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1984 Literature Analysis: Big Brother
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Understanding the Theme of Big Brother
Scene Summary and Context Guide: In George Orwell's novel 1984, the concept of Big Brother symbolizes the omnipresent government surveillance that controls every aspect of citizens’ lives. The story is set in a dystopian future where the Party, led by Big Brother, maintains strict authority through constant monitoring and propaganda. Orwell introduces the concept early on through the slogan, 'Big Brother is Watching You,' emphasizing the invasive surveillance that permeates society. The novel explores themes of privacy, freedom, and manipulation, illustrating a world where individuals are constantly scrutinized to prevent dissent. Orwell's depiction of Big Brother uses imagery such as telescreens and thought police to evoke a sense of omnipresent oversight. The phrase 'Thoughtcrime does not entail death: thoughtcrime is death,' captures the oppressive atmosphere of control. Orwell’s use of language, imagery, and symbolism collectively serve to critique totalitarian regimes and warn against the loss of personal freedoms. This scene and the overall narrative demonstrate how propaganda and fear are powerful tools for maintaining authority and suppressing rebellion. Students should focus on how Orwell’s diction and imagery reinforce the central theme of surveillance and authority.
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What does the phrase 'Big Brother is Watching You' symbolize in Orwell's 1984?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique Orwell uses in describing Big Brother and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the slogan 'Thoughtcrime does not entail death: thoughtcrime is death'?
a) To emphasize the importance of thoughts
b) To highlight how the Party controls even thoughts
c) To encourage rebellion
d) To show the importance of honesty
[1 mark]Aa) To emphasize the importance of thoughts
Bb) To highlight how the Party controls even thoughts
Cc) To encourage rebellion
Dd) To show the importance of honesty
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Describe in a few sentences how Orwell uses language to create a mood of oppression.
[3 marks]5.
Long Answer: Analyze the significance of surveillance in 1984 and how Orwell uses literary devices to portray its impact on society.
[5 marks]6.
Identify and explain one example of symbolism associated with Big Brother.
[3 marks]7.
Creative Writing: Imagine a conversation between a citizen and a government official under Big Brother’s regime. Write a short dialogue (at least 15 lines) that reflects the themes of control and fear.
[5 marks]8.
What role does propaganda play in maintaining Big Brother’s power? Provide a brief explanation based on the passage.
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