Category: Dystopian Fiction
Nineteen Eighty-Four: What to do with a quote
Exploring different approaches we can take to expand on a selected quotation.
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The Grammar of Dystopia
The Dystopia genre has its own grammar – This close reading of the opening page of Nineteen Eighty-Four offers a clear insight into the grammatical means by which George Orwell infused his futuristic vision with an eerie authenticity.
Homework: Select a sample of rich language
In spite of being the author of the quotation “Good prose should be transparent, like a window pane.” Orwell’s writing is rich with grammatical complexity and textured imagery. Find for yourself some examples of his deft …
The Death of Truth
These are the articles I read to the class about some of the historical antecedents to Nineteen Eighty-Four
Novel Study: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
NCEA 3.1: Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence