On the Ministry of Truth building, Winston is able to read the three slogans of the Party:

- WAR IS PEACE
- FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
- IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH

1. All three of these statements contradict each other. Why do you think they make sense or are appropriate for this novel, given that 1984 is about a grim, miserable, dystopian society that imposes a harmful, oppressive, existence upon its members?

2. Why does Winston hide from his telescreen in his home?

3. On page 10, Winston commits an unspeakable act that is punishable by death or at least 25 years in a forced labor camp. What is that crime?

4. Why does Winston hate women?