1984+Part+2+Project

//1984 //Part 2 Discussion Points

The two main themes in Part 2 of 1984 is the breakdown of intimacy and the idea of negative patriotism.

You will be broken down into groups to discuss either one or the other. Be sure to prepare responses (including references to the text) for all the questions, as you will not know which conversation you will be having until the day it is due.

When the discussion days are over, you will be responsible to hand in __**one essay**__ incorporating all of the questions in either the Intimacy or Patriotism section. Be sure your essay has a clear thesis that you can prove.

__GRADES: __
 * Class discussion participation daily
 * Simple Answers to all the questions
 * Final Essay

THEME QUESTIONS: __Breakdown of Intimacy __
 * 1) How is intimacy defined within the novel?
 * 2) How is intimacy defined in our society?
 * 3) Give two examples of intimate moments between Winston and Julia.
 * 4) Why are these moments so important to the novel?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How does Winston and Julia’s situation of having to meet in secret reflect upon the society and how it works?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Why must a breakdown of intimacy exist to make the Party work?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Give two examples of the removal of intimacy from today’s society.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Would removing or “breaking down” intimacy from our society help the way we live? Are governed?
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Would removing or “breaking down” intimacy from our society hinder the way we live? Are governed?
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How does Winston and Julia’s situation of having to meet in secret reflect upon the ideas of intimacy in our society and how it works?

__<span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Negative Patriotism __
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How is patriotism defined within the novel?
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How is negative patriotism defined within the novel?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">What is the purpose of negative patriotism in the novel? (Refer to Goldstein’s book.)
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How are Winston and Julia’s ideas of patriotism affected after meeting with O’Brien?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Is negative patriotism ok in this society? Why? Why not?
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Is negative patriotism ok in our society? Why? Why not?
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Give two examples of negative patriotism in our society?
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Would having negative patriotism hinder the way in which we live? Are governed?
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">Would having negative patriotism help the way in which we live? Are governed?
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">How are ideas of rebellion and negative patriotism the same? How are they different?