Worksheet on 1984 - Dystopian Elements in a Sports Context
English
GCSE
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A comprehension worksheet analysing dystopian elements in George Orwell's 1984, with thematic framing around sports. The worksheet encourages critical reading, technique identification, and creative writing.
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Worksheet on 1984 - Dystopian Elements in a Sports Context
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Introduction and Scene Summary
In George Orwell's 1984, the society is tightly controlled by the Party, which manipulates every aspect of life, including sports, to reinforce its power. Sports are used not for enjoyment but as a tool for propaganda and conformity, mirroring the oppressive surveillance state. In the scene, the protagonist, Winston, observes a sports event where athletes perform routines that symbolise loyalty to the Party. The event is a spectacle designed to showcase unity and strength, yet it also masks the underlying control and fear pervasive in this dystopia. Orwell describes how the crowd is both enthusiastic and subdued, a reflection of the citizens' internal compliance. The Party's use of sports exemplifies how leisure activities are co-opted to serve the state's agenda, ensuring conformity while giving the illusion of freedom. Short phrases like 'controlled spectacle' or 'uniform routines' highlight the themes of manipulation and conformity, central to the dystopian narrative.
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Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Answer each question based on the scene summary and your understanding of dystopian elements in 1984.
1.
What is the primary purpose of sports in the society depicted in 1984?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique Orwell uses in describing the sports event and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
Describe how the crowd’s behaviour reflects the themes of conformity and control.
[3 marks]4.
What phrase from the passage encapsulates the Party’s manipulation of leisure activities?
[2 marks]5.
How does Orwell’s description of sports reflect the broader dystopian themes of surveillance and obedience?
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Identify and explain the use of one literary device Orwell employs in the description of the audience.
[3 marks]7.
In what ways do the sports routines symbolise the lack of individual freedom?
[3 marks]8.
Create a brief outline for a short creative piece where a sport is used as a symbol of control in a dystopian society. Include at least three key points in your outline.
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Reflect on how the use of sports as a control mechanism in 1984 compares to real-world uses of sports in society.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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