- Describe the dystopian setting of the novel you are reading.
- How is this society set up?
- Who/what is in control? How do they exercise control or oppression over others?
- What are the aspects that you find most disturbing in this society?
- How do you think this author came up with the ideas for this setting—how was the author influenced by real occurrences or aspects of our world today? For those reading 1984, answer how you believe Orwell was influenced by real occurrences or aspects of his world in 1946-1948.
If absent on Friday, please answer these questions in journal format. The ideas developed in this journal writing are in preparation for THIS PRESENTATION on 1984/dystopian choice novel, which will be delivered on WED., 5/13. Please look over the requisites for this presentation and begin to prepare your presentation today in class. You may also work on creative expression(s).
Please use your given INDEPENDENT, SILENT work time today efficiently.
Thanks and have a good day!
p.s. Hope all your weekends were fun and exciting! We will share about them tomorrow! ;)
