The Well Told Tale

This week we return to The Brothers Grimm and two of their classic fairy tales.  Tom Thumb: an old English folk tale and Rupelstiltskin a German folktale with roman and greek traditions.

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In Room 101, Winston Smith was broken and he betrayed Julia. Now that he has been set free from the Ministry of Love, what will life be like for Winston Smith?

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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We've reached the penultimate episode of "1984," and Winston Smith is about to enter Room 101...

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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Winston is about to embark upon his rehabilitation within the ministry of love.  Can he really be re-programmed and learn to love Big Brother?

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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Winston has confessed, but O'Brien and the party do not want Winston's confession. They want to change Winston and turn him into a model citizen who believes in and loves Big Brother. But how will they achieve this goal?

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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Winston is imprisoned in the Ministry of Love,  and is reeling from O'Brian's betrayal. What's next for Winston, and what exactly is Room 101?

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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Our last episode abruptly ended and today we find out why Winston was cut off mid-sentence...

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Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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O'Brien has welcomed Winston and Julia into the resistance and informed them that they will receive a book written by Goldstein, the leader of the resistance. How will reading this book change their lives?

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Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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In episode 14, O'Brien hinted to Winston that he also harbored anti-party sentiments and invited Winston to come to his home. Julia and Winston have decided to go. Are they ready to come out to a senior party member?

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https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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Winston and Julia know they must end their relationship. Can they find a way out of the party so they can remain together...

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https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781847498571

Other Books by George Orwell:
Animal Farm: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781398816534
Down and out in Paris and London: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780008442651
Politics and the English Language: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781913724306

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