We began by activating prior knowledge to summarize what we learned in Book II Chapter 2. We noted examples of imagery and personification. As we read on, we agreed that Winston's fantasies, which were violent in nature, indicate how the Party views sexual repression - that it leads to violent desires and the Party uses that thinking to work for it; the Party therefore purposely interferes with the private lives if its citizens through constant surveillance in order to turn their desires into war fever. Ben correctly inferred that since the first moment of their relationship, Winston (the protagonist), and Julia (the dark-haired girl), view their relationship as a political act against the party. I gave Ben a homework assignment -due Tuesday, 3/4; he was given a choice and selected one of four options. Ben assured me he has his book in his bookbag. I will post his assignment on Outlook email and copy his mom and dad, as pre-arranged.