1984 by George Orwell

Setting: (100-150 words) • When in history do the events of the story take place? • What time of year? • How long is the time span within the novel? • Where in the world is the story set? • Is the setting important? Could it take place anywhere, anytime? • What sort of a narrative is it? (descriptive, neutral, 1st person) Is this an effective narrative? • Describe the protagonist of the novel. (or one of them if there is more than one) – What are they like as characters? – What do they do in the story that make you like them? – Do they do anything that makes you dislike them? What? • Interview one of the minor characters of the story. • Write it out like an interview • Write about 300-400 words about the novel. • Give your own opinions but please try and cite some examples to illustrate your point.