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Nineteen Eighty Four. Critical Essay. SECTION B - PROSE. Prose Fiction.
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Nineteen Eighty Four Critical Essay
SECTION B - PROSE Prose Fiction Answers to questions on prose fiction should address relevantly the central concern(s) / theme(s) of the text(s) and be supported by reference to appropriate techniques of prose fiction such as: characterisation, setting, key incident(s), narrative technique, symbolism, structure, climax, plot, atmosphere, dialogue, imagery… Choose a novel in which a character is out of step with the society in which he / she lives. Show how the novelist illustrates this relationship with the character’s society and explain how it is used to develop theme and / or character.
Critical Essay - Structure • Introduction • Title of text • Author of text • Genre of text • Main themes of text • Reference to essay question • Plot Summary • Body • Conclusion
Critical Essay – Body Section • Linked PCQEs that illustrate the nature of the society of Oceania under the rule of the Party. • Linked PCQEs that illustrate the ways in which Winston is out of step with this society. • Linked PCQEs that illustrate how Winston’s relationship with his society is used to develop the theme(s) of the novel.
Critical Essay – Body Section • Linked PCQEs that illustrate the nature of the society of Oceania under the rule of The Party. • Constant surveillance of all citizens. • Use of propaganda to control society. • Breakdown of relationships with family / friends. • Neutralisation of the proletariat. • Conditions its citizens to accept its ideas unquestioningly. • Reduction of language in an attempt to control the capacity to think independently. • Linked PCQEs that illustrate the ways in which Winston is out of step with this society. • Forms a loving relationship with another person. • Plots to rebel against the Party. • Commits thoughtcrime by holding beliefs and opinions that oppose those of the Party. • Linked PCQEs that illustrate how Winston’s relationship with his society is used to develop the theme(s) of the novel. • The dangers of totalitarianism. • Winston is the last representative of humanity, • He is captured and crushed by the Party for trying to be human.