The significance of the setting is that it is

The significance of the setting is
that it is inspired by the events of
the aftermath of the World War 2.
Write and explain the theme(s) of the work.
Betrayl: Throughout 1984 there are characters that
Winston meets who betray him and Julia and remain
loyal to the Party
Loyalty: In this book loyalty is not a good thing and most
people are completely loyal to the Party. They are
completely controlled by the Party and their loyalty
makes them do everything they are told to
Identify and explain key
metaphors, symbols or motifs in
the work.
Big Brother: The character Big
Brother is the biggest symbol of
the book and is used to represent
the government who according to
Orwell will eventually be able to
view our every move
Write at least five vocabulary words from the text and
define them. Cite the page and passage in which you
found them.
1. gamboling - running or jumping about playfully
(Pg. 23 Passage: 3)
2. aquiline - a nose hooked or curved like an eagle's
beak (Pg. 66 Passage: 3)
3. lassitude - a state of physical or mental weariness;
lack of energy (Pg.102 Passage: 1)
4. perturbed - anxious or unsettled; upset
(Pg. 232 Passage: 1)
5. digression - a temporary departure from the main
subject in speech or writing (Pg. 266 Passage: 3)

Write at least three questions or topics for discussion.
Do you see the events in 1984 happening in the future? If so how far do you think the human
race would let it go before realizing that it is wrong?
Topic: Amount of government control in the future
Why do you think Orwell chose to call the character “Big Brother” rather than a less
comforting name?
Data Sheet Study Guide 1 Name: Samantha Campos
Title: Othello
Author: William Shakespeare
Date of Publication: 1622
Provide information about the period (literary, historical, philosophical, etc.).
Othello was first published in this year twenty years after its first performance. Many
others of Shakespeare’s plays were published and The Banqueting House in London
opened.
Identify the genre and specify how this work fits its characteristics.
Othello is a tragedy and dramatic shakespearean play. The work consists of a man
losing it all because of the love of his life. The play ends with the death of the two lovers
and all that they go through makes it a tragedy.
Provide significant details about the author.
William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the United Kingdom and died on May 3,
1616. He was an english playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely known as the greatest
english writer of all time and had many famous plays including Romeo and Juliet ,
Macbeth , Hamlet , etc.

Provide plot points (use bullets or a graphic organizer).
● The play starts off with Iago and Roderigo discussing how Roderigo can win over
Desdemona
● Roderigo then goes to Brabantio and let’s him know that the “Moor” Othello has
stolen his daughter and is in a relationship with her
● Brabantio feels betrayed as he is a friend of Othello’s and goes looking for the
two lovers
● Othello and Brabantio discuss the situation and Othello convinces him that he is
in love with his daughter and lets them know that they are married
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