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Worksheet-2
∆ Here are responses to the questions:
~Part 1: Pre-screening
1. Have you read the novel "1984" by George Orwell? If yes, what did you think of it? If no, what do you know about the story?
Ans-> No, I haven't read the novel "1984" by George Orwell. However, I know that it's a classic dystopian story set in a society where the government controls everything and monitors it's citizens closely. The protagonist, Winston Smith, rebels against this oppressive regime in search of freedom and individuality.
2. Have you watched any adoptations of "1984" before? If yes, which ones and what did you think of them? If no, what do you expect from this adaptation?
Ans-> No, I haven't watched any adoptations of "1984" But if I were to imagine what they might be like, I would expect them to show a society where the government controls everything and people struggle against it. It would probably be intense and thought-provoking, making viewers think about the dangers of too much power in the hands of a few.
3. What themes or ideas do you think are central to "1984"? Why?
Ans-> The themes of dystopian and totalitarianism are central themes of "1984" because they show a scary world where the government has all the power and controls everything. It's like a big warning about what could happen if leaders become too controlling and take away people's freedom. So these themes are key because they make us think about the importance of freedom.
~ Part 2: Screening
1. As you watch the film, take note of any major differences from the novel. How do these changes affect the story?
Ans-> In the movie version of "1984", they made Julia more sympathetic and less rebellious than in the book. This changes show how she interacts with Winston and the overall tone of their relationship.
In the movie "1984", the ending is more hopeful compared to the book. It suggests the possibility of resistance and change, giving the story a different tone and massage. They wanted to leave the audience with a sense of hope.
2. How does the film's visual style and cinematography contribute to the story? What mood or tone does it create?
Ans-> In movie "1984", They made it look dark and gloomy, with not a lot of colours. The camera angles and close-ups make it feel like someone's always watching. It all creates a mood that's really heavy and oppressive.
3. Compare the portrayal of the main characters in the film to your mental image of them from the novel. How they similar or different?
Ans-> In the movie, the main characters are similar to how they're portrayed in the book. Winston, the protagonist, is all about questioning the Big Brother government and wanting freedom.
4. What elements from the novel did the film adaptation include or exclude? Where there any major plot points that were left out?
Ans-> The movie included a lot of stuff from the book, but there were a few things that they left out. One big thing was the character sume, who's important in the book but not in the movie. The movie also focused more on the love story between Winston and Julia, while the book explores other parts of life under the main idea, but it's not exactly the same as book.
~ Part 3: Post-screening
1. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of this film adaptation? How does it compare to other adaptation of "1984"?
Ans-> The movie "1984" by Radford has some good things about it. The way it looks and how the camera is used make it really interesting to watch. The actors also did a great job, especially John Hurt as Winston. But some people think the movie leaves out important stuff from the book, like the character sume. Julia is different too, she's not as rebellious.
2. How successful was the film in conveying the central themes and ideas of the novel? Were there any aspects that the film failed to capture?
Ans-> The movie "1984" by Radford did a pretty good job of showing the main ideas from the book. It made you feel the gloomy and controlling world of the Party. The way it looked and the camera work helped create that feeling. But there were some things missing, like the depth of the characters and some important parts of the story. So, while it got some things right, it didn't capture everything from the book.
3. What is your overall impression of the film? Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
Ans-> "1984" directed by Michael Radford is a faithful adaptation of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel. It captures the oppressive atmosphere and themes of surveillance and totalitarianism effectively. The performances, particularly by John Hurt as Winston Smith, are powerful.
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