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George Orwell's Famous & Controversial Novel

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Topics of Discussion: 1984, George Orwell
  • Title
    What do you think about the title?

  • Winston?
    What do you think about Winston Smith? Is he a likable character?

  • Reading Poll
    What did you think of the book?

  • Compare
    How does this book compare to other books by George Orwell? Have you read other books by Orwell (or other similar authors)?

  • Repeat
    If you've read 1984 before, is this time around any different from your previous read(s)? Has your impression of Winston changed at all? What about the other characters?

  • Setting
    How essential is the setting to 1984? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?

  • Conflict
    What are the conflicts in 1984? What types of conflict do you see? Are they physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional?

  • Actions
    In 1984, is Winston consistent in his actions? Does he change or grow as a human being? How? Why?

  • Themes
    In 1984, what themes stand out? How? Why?

  • Banned Book
    As we discuss 1984, we can't ignore the controversy that has surrounding the reading of this title. So, what do you think about the controversy? Why has the novel been banned? Do you agree?

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