What does W think happened to his mother and father
Swallowed up in the purges of the 50's (Holocaust/Stalin)
Why does W think his mother and father had to die
So that he could stay alive
What change has there been in emotion since W's mother died
Seems like death is no longer tragic or sorrowful. Part of daily life
What does W think when in his dream he sees the girl throw off all her clothes in one graceful motion
That one act seems to annihilate a whole cultural system of thought: BB/Thought Police/Party
Why does W sleep w/o night clothes
His meager clothing allowance equals .5 changes per year
What does W do after his coughing fit
Physical jerks (Mandatory exercise)
What can W remember of his early life
History is fading
No historical record
Names of countries different: England/Britain/London
Atomic Bomb
What does W remember about the beginning of the war
A-Bomb
Street fighting in London
What country is Oceania at war with at this time
At war with Eurasia and allied w/ Eastasia (Enemy of the moment is always an absolute evil)
Why is the Past to be wiped away
Party Slogan: Who controls the Past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past.
What is W's decision about the past
The past has not merely been altered but completely destroyed
How long has Big Brother (BB) existed in the Party histories? 1960's
He has been pushed back in history to 30's and 40's
When does Winston first believe he heard the word "Ingsoc
Not before 1960
How is W reprimanded
Telescreen yells, "Smith 6079. Do better.
How does the instructor encourage her audience to touch their toes
Reminds them of comrades fighting on Malabar front