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1984
The Dream World of Winston Smith
George Orwell uses dreams as a literary device frequently in his novel.  This device is used for a number of purposes:
to flashback important information about the character’s past or history of the society
to foreshadow certain events in the plot and create suspense
to characterize Winston more thoroughly and deeply, especially on the psychological level
Reread the assigned dreams listed.  Summarize the key details of the dream in the space provided.  Determine whether the dream functions as flashback or foreshadowing and explain why you think this.  Tell how the dream helps to extend your understanding of Winston’s character. 

1.  Dream of O’Brien  (Part 1, chapter 2, page 24)
    Summary: Years back Winston was walking through a dark room, upon walking he heard a voice speak aloud “We shall meet in a place where there is no darkness.” He did not pause but continued walking. The voice does not confirm the fact that the voice is O'Brien, but for some reason he knows it is.

Circle:  Flashback /  Foreshadowing
      Reasons: It hasn't happened yet.


      What does this dream reveal about Winston’s character?
He was looking for somebody to help him fight The Party.


2.  Dream of mother and sister (Part 1, chapter 3, pages 27-28)
    Summary: Watching his mother and sister drown in water. They are in some sort of saloon, and they look up at him as he looks down, he can't help but feel they are dieing for him. That they must die for him to live.

Circle:  Flashback /  Foreshadowing
      Reasons: It has already happened.


      What does this dream reveal about Winston’s character?
He is sorrowful, regretful, and one sad person. He doesn't speak of love, only that he feels some sort of regret for being able to break the ties between his family.






3.  Dream of the Golden Country  (Part 1, chapter 3, page 29)
      Summary: He was in a lively field, golden and alive with animals. He saw the black haired girl. He noticed her fling her clothes off and too the side as if nothing mattered. As if none of the revolution of Big Brother and The Party had happened.

    Circle:  Flashback /  Foreshadowing
      Reasons:
This is a place he thinks he's been, but the dark haired girl is there....


      What does this dream reveal about Winston’s character?
That he wishes to go back to a lively place. He wants it all to go away, like the toss of her hand, for it all to wipe away...


4.  Dream of the Rat (Part 2, chapter 4, page 120)
    Summary:


    Circle:  Flashback /  Foreshadowing
      Reasons:


      What does this dream reveal about Winston’s character?

5  Dream of mother and sister (Part 2, chapter 7, pages 132-135)

    Summary:


    Circle:  Flashback /  Foreshadowing
      Reasons:


      What does this dream reveal about Winston’s character?