Question

Q16 1984: How does the structure of this passage contribute to the overall plot?

Select one:

a. It magnifies a small sample of the setting to show how society works on a larger scale.

b. It shows the protagonist’s private thoughts, which are very rarely shown in Part I.

c. It is structured like a piece of poetry to demonstrate the author’s lyrical writing style.

d. It is set up in the form of dialogue to show how Winston interacts with others.

Answer 1

B. It shows the protagonist's private thoughts, which are very rarely shown in part 1.

Answer 2

The structure of the passage contributes to the overall plot by: a. It magnifies a small sample of the setting to show how society works on a larger scale.

What is shown in the novel

This passage provides a detailed insight into the functioning of the Party's control over information and historical records, demonstrating how the manipulation of information takes place systematically.

By describing the process of altering and controlling historical documents, it illuminates the Party's pervasive control over information, not just in Winston's immediate surroundings but on a larger societal scale.

This excerpt highlights the Party's capability to manipulate the past and control all forms of literature or documentation, thereby showcasing the broader societal workings and the Party's totalitarian control over information and history in the world of the novel.