Group Nine Book Club Four  Natalie, Joe, Dallas, Sebastien

did George Orwell share the same ideas expressed in Goldstein's book?

Why did Winston wait longer in a cell than other prisoners?

what did you think about Winston being arrested?  Did you expect this to happen?

Was Winston ever completely safe in the room he was renting?  Did the bugged room tip off O'Brien to Winston's disloyalty?

Group Eight Book Club Four Kiana, Samantha C., Alyssa, Zander, Ines

What does Winston mean when he tells Julia that they are all dead?

Why does Winston think that sex is a great way to rebel against the party?  

Why does Julia wear makeup to impress Winston?

Why is Winston terrified of rats?

What does the paperweight represent?

Group Seven Book Club Four

Is Julia a good partner for Winston?  Why or why not?

Do you think that Winston and Julia would give up the other to save themselves?

Did it surprise you that Mr. Charrington was a part of the thought police?  Why or why not?

Have you ever been in a situation where you were betrayed?  How was your reaction similar to Winston's?

Excellent set of questions.

Group Six Book Club Four jack, Laurie, Devin, Darian, Izick

Why did Oceania switch enemies and allies?

Why did Emmanuel Goldstien get blamed?

Does Julia love Winston?

Who is Mr. Charrington?

Group Five Book Club Four  Alex, Alexander, Gabe, Ben, Levi

With whom was Oceania at war with and why was records of this event 'rectified"?

What was the condition of the book in the briefcase Winston was carrying and what was the significance of the story?

To whom did Winston read the book to, and what was their reaction to it?

Group Four Book Club Four Kathy, Sunmi, Anthony, Austin, Cecilia

What conflicts are Winston and the dark haired girl facing?

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How does Winston ? while he executes his plan to meet the girl in the country?

What do you think about the author being in very deep details in the punishment that Winston gets?

How does Julia feel about Winston betraying her?

Do you think any of our real world government treat people the way Orwell describes in the book?

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Group Three Book Club Four

No questions at this time.

Group Two Book Club Four

What is the relevance of Winston's paperweight getting smashed?

What is the meaning of the slogan "War is Peace"?

Were you surprised that O'Brien and Mr. Charrington betrayed Winston?

Group One Book Club 4 Brooke, Brandt, Becca, Bridgett

What kinds of conflicts is Winston facing?

What do you think about Winston and Julia, are they good together?

What are your thoughts on the war?

How do you feel about the guards tactic of starvation/

In a real world application, do you think some torture methods are OK?  If so, in what scenario and where should the line be drawn?

Group 9 Book Club 3 Natalie, Sebastien, Joe, Dallas

Was the note Winston received an act of defiance in the eyes of the dark haired girl?

Group 8 Book Club 3 Kiana, Samantha, Alyssa, Zander, Inez

What did Winston tell Julia in his dream?

Do you think America would ever enter a totalitarian state?  If so, how do you think our citizens would react?

How do you think things would be different if Julia was actually a spy?

Group 7 Book Club 3 Celia, Carly, Erik, Cody, Kayden

Do you trust O'Brien?

How many people do you think are a part of the Brotherhood?

Do you think they are going to get caught?  How?  Why?

What is the significance of Julia wearing makeup?

Group 6 Book Club 3 Devin, Darien, Jack, Izick, Laurie

What is Winston had killed himself instead?

What would you have done if you were Winston in the situation with Julia?

What do you think will happen next?  Will Winston take action?  how?

What if they were allowed to do what they want?

Group 5 Book Club 3 Gabe, Alex F., Alex V., Ben, Levi

Explain what the paperweight symbolizes in the book.

What does the meeting with Julia foreshadow?

What is Winston was not with Julia?

What do you think about the meeting with o'Brien?

What conflicts would Winston be experiencing when he meets O'Brien?

Did the meeting with O'Brien surprise you?

Group 4 Book Club 3 Kathy, Sunmi, Austin, Anthony, Cecilia

Now that Winston found the place of no darkness, how do you think he feels?

Did you guys find it ironic that the place of no darkness is the most menacing place in the book?

How has the theme changed in this section?

Group 3 Book Club 3 Lilly, Sierra, Ashley, Nick, Eli

No questions at this time.

Group 2 Book Club 3 Tyler, Madi, Sarah, Sebastien, Samantha

Do you think O'Brien is trustworthy or treacherous?  Why?

Why is the motif of dreams so important?

If your feelings were being suppressed, would you feel the need to rebel like Julia and Winston or live the life the party intended?  Why?

What did you think when Winston and Julia went to visit O'Brien?

Group One Book Club 3 Questions: Brooke, Becca, Brandt, Bridgett
 
What do you think O'Brien's motive is when meeting with Winston?

Why does Winston believe he killed his mother?

Why did Julia leave when O'Brien gave her and Winston the wine?

What do you think will happen next in O'Brien's and Winston"s relationship?
 

Book Club 3 Questions are ready for responses!

Find a set of questions that are not from your group.  Choose ONE of their questions and answer it thoughtfully, using examples from the text to text, text to self, text to world practice you did on Friday with the article.  Do this with the text of 1984 now.

Finally, in this same chosen group, or a different group, respond thoughtfully to some else's answer by building on to it with your own thoughts.

Answers that merely restate, or compliment the writer or their answer/response will not receive credit.  Use your own reactions to the text as you read to respond deeply.

Words of advice--no trolling--no judgements--respectful discourse only please.

Group Nine;  Natalie, Sebastian S. Joe, Dallas
Book Club 2 Questions:

Why can't the party be destroyed from the inside?