Discuss the purpose and significance of the Party slogans: War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.

In what ways does Newspeak limit the independent thinking and self-expression of Oceania’s citizens?

Winston and Julia share parallel views on the Party yet contrast in their motivations. Discuss.

Describe the role of Big Brother in Orwell’s nineteen eighty-four.

Compare private loyalty and Party loyalty in the text.

What are the fundamental ways in which the Party maintains absolute control?

Some people would say present-day society shares similarities with Orwell’s nineteen eighty-four. Do you agree?

‘Who controls the past, controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.’ Discuss with reference to the novel.

Despite the bleak circumstances, there is a glimmer of hope offered in the proles. Discuss.