Question

What could the shattered glass paperweight symbolize here?

Select one:
a. Mr. Charrington’s broken dreams.
b. Big Brother’s shattered control over Winston.
c. The destruction of Winston’s private world.
d. The falling apart of Winston’s family.

Answer 1

c. The destruction of Winston’s private world.

Step-by-step explanation:

The shattered glass paperweight represents the destruction of Winston’s private world. It was a cherished object that symbolized beauty, freedom, and the past, which was shattered by the Party’s intrusion into his private space. The destruction of the paperweight is a metaphor for the destruction of Winston’s hopes and dreams for a better life, and it symbolizes the Party's ability to destroy anything that threatens its power, including Winston’s personal life and aspirations.