Question

directions: set up your paper in mla format. watch the videos using the links below/that are posted on google classroom. answer the questions below in complete sentences. you do not need to write the questions. you may work with a partner. video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apu9uvziody 1. what is “1984” a rearrangement of? 2. where did the concept of the novel develop? 3. what did orwell become an advocate for? 4. what historical events shaped 1984? 5. what did the u.s. and soviet union fight about? 6. what are the names of the “superstates” in the novel? 7. what does “speculative fiction” mean? 8. what is the government known as in the novel? 9. who is “the party” led by? 10. what dictators inspired the answer above? 11. take notes on a couple connections to real life that the video brings up. video 2: https://

Explanation:

These questions pertain to George Orwell's novel "1984". They cover its origins, the author's views, historical context, elements within the novel like super - states and the government, and the concept of speculative fiction. To answer, one would need to watch the provided videos and have knowledge of the novel and related historical events.

Answer:

1. Without watching the video, it's unclear what "1984" is a rearrangement of.
2. The concept of the novel developed from Orwell's observations and concerns about totalitarianism.
3. Orwell became an advocate for democratic socialism and against totalitarianism.
4. Historical events such as the rise of totalitarian regimes in the 20th century (like Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union under Stalin) shaped "1984".
5. The U.S. and Soviet Union fought over ideology (capitalism vs. communism), spheres of influence, and the arms race during the Cold War.
6. In the novel, the super - states are Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia.
7. Speculative fiction is a genre that includes stories with elements not yet proven by science or fact, often involving futuristic or alternate reality settings.
8. In the novel, the government is known as Big Brother.
9. "The Party" is led by Big Brother.
10. Dictators like Hitler and Stalin inspired aspects of the totalitarian regime in the novel.
11. Connections to real life could include surveillance in modern society similar to the Thought Police in the novel, or the use of propaganda as in totalitarian states.