George Orwell’s 1984 Satire - Quote Assignment
Below you will find some of the primary characters, scenes, or events from George Orwell’s novel 1984. What you
will need to do is locate three (3) quotes that you believe are satiric in nature and explain why they are satiric and how
they support Orwell’s ultimate purpose of the novel. Remember the definition of satire is: a literary genre that
sometimes uses irony, wit, and sarcasm to expose humanity’s vices (foolishness/shortcomings) in an attempt to create
change or recognition of our faults. Satire differs from pure comedy because it ultimately has a moral purpose. You
must also identify how the satire helps support Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose.
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Parsons
Big Brother
Two Minutes of Hate
Hate Week
Telescreens
Winston’s job as a sinecure
- Glass paper weight
- Children spies
- proles
- Physical Jerks
- Julia
- Thought Police/Crime
- Each of the Ministry’s names
- Newspeak
- Love/Sex
- Room 101
- propaganda (posters, parades, songs, slogans, etc.)
YOU MUST KNOW WHAT ORWELL’S ULTIMATE MORAL PURPOSE IS?
Satire #1 Quote (include page #)
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Satire #1 Explanation:
This is satiric because…__________________________________________________.
This helps establish Orwell’s ultimate purpose by…____________________________
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Satire #2 Quote (include page #)
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_________________________________________________________(Orwell ____).
Satire #2 Explanation:
This show satire because…__________________________________________________.
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This helps sustain Orwell’s purpose by…_______________________________________
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Satire #3 Quote (include page #)
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________________________________________________________(Orwell ____).
Satire #3 Explanation:
This is satiric in nature because…_____________________________________________
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This helps support Orwell’s ultimate moral purpose…____________________________
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