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Part Two Chapters 4-7. The three paragraph poetry mini-essay is due on Monday 4-22-2013. The assignment is posted on Ms. Mohr- Scinocca's Web Page.What is the symbolic meaning of the glass paperweight? How does the glass paperweight connect to the room above Mr. Charrington’s shop?
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The three paragraph poetry mini-essay is due on Monday 4-22-2013. The assignment is posted on Ms. Mohr-Scinocca's Web Page.What is the symbolic meaning of the glass paperweight? • How does the glass paperweight connect to the room above Mr. Charrington’s shop? • What is the symbolic significance of the prole woman singing outside the window? How does her presence connect to Winston’s dream of a future? • What is the significance of the rat? • How does the St. Clement’s church song connect to this scene and to the novel? • Why is Winston upset by Julia’s interpretation of the party and the war? • How does all of these events connect to O’Brien?
1. If Winston knows that the path he has chosen will lead to his death, why is he excited to be meeting with O’Brien? 2. Define enigmatic. How is O’Brien’s character an enigma? • What does the line: “In the Place Where there is not darkness” mean? • Describe Winston’s childhood memories. How do Winston’s these memories of his childhood contribute to his sense that he has become inhuman? • How has the experience of visiting Mr. Charrington’s shop and renting the room changed Winston and Julia? • Why are they willing to risk capture to enjoy this space? • Define cathartic. How has the encounter between Julia and Winston been cathartic? • Why does the party control people to this degree? What would happen if the party eased up on its control and allowed people normal lives?