Exploring the Key Themes of Orwell's 1984

Exploring the Key Themes of Orwell's 1984

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand key themes from '1984' and decide which theme is most important, explaining your choice.

What do you already know about the themes in 1984?

Theme: Totalitarianism

Explore how Orwell depicts a society under complete control with no personal freedoms.

Theme: Surveillance

Analyze the role of constant surveillance and its effect on individual behavior.

Theme: Reality Control

Understand the manipulation of truth and history by the Party.

Theme: Language and Thought

Examine Newspeak and its purpose to limit free thought.

Theme: Individual vs. Collective

Consider the struggle between individual identity and collective ideology.

Interactive Discussion

Which theme do you find most important and why?

Conclusion

Summarize the themes and their significance in '1984'.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.