1984 by George Orwell Part One: Chapters 1 - 3 (cont.) Literary Element: Setting
The setting of a story is the place where the action occurs as well as the time in which
it happens. Notice how Orwell uses setting to reflect and heighten a mood. Consider
What descriptive details about the setting heighten the mood of oppression?
the opening scene when Winston climbs the stairs and enters his apartment.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Around, blank character is one who changes and grows as a result of the conflict in the story.

Compare how this myth is portrayed in the painting and in the text. is the mood similar or different? how do the painter and the author create these moods