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Chapter Notes - Address each of the following for each chapter of 1984. Chapter __1___ 1. Contextual Details In your reading of 1984, document “contextual details” or details, often images, that stand out, as if on purpose. These details that “contextualize” scenes and character conflicts are integral to understanding literary movements in the novel. Goldstein is made to look/sound like a sheep. Sheep are known to be a weaker animal that is easily defeated. Likely, they portray him this way to make him seem weak and insignificant against Big Brother. They sell products like VICTORY GIN or VICTORY CIGARETTES, to generate the idea perhaps that in supporting Big Brother, you are victorious and on the right side of the battle, however it is contradicted as they are both disgusting products. (Paradox) They show movies about slaughtering people and exerting power over others. This furthers the idea of Big Brother having an inordinate amount of power. Bright and cold are opposites, implying that there is a theme of conflict/paradox. Big Brother propaganda is supposed to show that Big Brother is keeping you safe and protected; however, they are actually watching your every move, almost waiting for you to make a mistake. All the slogans are paradoxes. 2. Character Contribution Which character(s) dominate this chapter and why? What distinguishes a character from another? What is the main character’s motivation? Other character-istics of dominant character. The 3 main characters that dominate this chapter are Winston Smith, O’Brien and the brown-haired girl. These are the characters that are spoken of with more depth than the others. The protagonist of this story is Winston Smith. He appears to be motivated by a sense of isolation from his community, as he is interested in the Brotherhood and the resistance against Big Brother. Winston appears to be physically weak for his young age of 39. He is in pain both physically and mentally as he appears to be in combat with himself psychologically. I can only assume that is why he drinks to ease the pain. He also appears to be a rather misogynistic man, as he does not seem to value women for anything but pleasure, and hates them because he cannot receive it, especially from the brown-haired girl. The brown-haired girl appears to be a strong, opinionated woman. She is known to be chaste and proud of it as she wears her belt around her waist. O’Brien is a very strong man in appearance, however he seems to be rather weak in his mind as he is also conflicted. It is possible that he is a sympathizer with the Brotherhood, even as a member of the Inner Party.

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Conflict Analysis What “types” of conflict are prevalent in this chapter? Person vs. Person, person vs. environment, etc. Internal? External? How does the conflict challenge the character in this chapter? Conflicts present in this chapter are Person vs. Self and Person vs. Society. Person vs. Self is present as Winston is battling his own thoughts about his loyalties to Big Brother and The Party. He is trying to be loyal but finds himself sympathizing with the idea of a Brotherhood and Goldstein. Person vs. Society is present as Winston finds himself conflicted with the ideations of other people in his society. Finds himself isolated and confused....