Question

chapter 1 guiding questions

1. the novel begins with the line \it was a bright cold day in april, and the clocks were striking thirteen.\ what is odd about the clock striking thirteen?

1. the first chapter introduces several ways that citizens of oceania are controlled. describe at least one of the ways that the citizens of oceania are controlled.

1. how does winston react to the two minute hate? how does everyone else react?

1. what act of rebellion does winston commit at the end of the chapter? why is this an act of rebellion?

Explanation:

Question 1

In standard 12 - hour or 24 - hour timekeeping, clocks don't strike thirteen. 12 - hour clocks repeat 1 - 12, and 24 - hour clocks go up to 24 but the striking (for traditional clocks) is based on 1 - 12 (with 13 - 24 corresponding to 1 - 12 in the afternoon/evening). So a clock striking thirteen is odd as it deviates from normal time - telling conventions.

One way is through the use of telescreens. Telescreens are in every home and public place, allowing the Party to constantly watch and listen to citizens. This surveillance ensures that citizens conform to Party rules as they know they are being monitored, preventing dissent or non - conforming behavior.

Winston feels disgusted and alienated during the Two - Minute Hate. He pretends to participate to blend in but inwardly rejects the狂热 (fervor) of the event. Most others get caught up in the collective anger and hatred, screaming, shouting, and showing intense emotion toward the Party's enemies, fully engaging in the ritualistic hatred.

Answer:

Clocks in standard timekeeping (12 - hour or 24 - hour - based striking) do not strike thirteen. 12 - hour clocks cycle through 1 - 12, and 24 - hour clock - based striking also relates to 1 - 12 (with 13 - 24 corresponding to 1 - 12 for afternoon/evening), so striking thirteen is outside normal time - telling norms.

Question 2