world of steel and concrete - The nature in this country has been destroyed, leaving only huge concrete buildings. reflects the lack of life in the country
world of childhood - childhood is like a separate world. everything was different back then. the hero immerses himself in it, escaping from the harsh reality
labyrinth of london - It's a confusing city where it's easy to get lost. There are small streets and alleys.
palpable absurdity - The absurdity of what is happening is so great that it can be touched. It is felt in the air.
as a passing of unfamiliar animal - Proles looking at Winston as if he were foreign. his party uniform gives them feeling of fear and curiosity at the same time
rubbish-heap of details - reflects the disorganization of facts, details, and information. The old man's speech is incoherent. It is merely a collection of facts that do not relate to Winston's purpose.
softness as of rsinwater - expresses the slightly blurred quality of an object. it represents a fragile and lost past in an object that has survived from that time.
light looked inviting - the light seems to be calling Winston to come in. a pleasant place that beckons the hero.
lost london - London as it was in the past has long been lost. It has passed away, like the previous era, and has been erased from history.
beautiful rubbish - reflects the beauty of trinkets, the remnants of the past. these are echoes of the beautiful world before the revolution, which was destroyed by the party.
Tasks
1. Read Chapters 7-8
2. Read given analysis
3. Express your opinion on the chapter in 3-7 sentences, using words and expressions from the chapter
4. Analyse some of meanings using given plans or your own.
shooting like rabbits
pavement heave
knot of others
train of thoughts