Winston Smith works at Ministry of Truth, idolizing past and supporting Party out of fear. Julia works at Ministry, resists Party for personal freedom, pretending to be revolutionary. O'Brien serves as Winston's superior, later reveals he's a member of Brotherhood. Syme, Winston's co-worker, disappears due to intelligence, Winston predicts he'll be betrayed
Fear is normal but becomes problematic when it disrupts daily life. Fear triggers "fight-or-flight" response for safety. Fears can be adaptive and help protect against danger
Choose a well-known topic and write a detailed speech outline. Practice speaking aloud and in front of a mirror. Use notes to jog memory during the speech. Start with small groups and gradually increase audience size
Fear begins in the amygdala, which processes emotions. Brain re-routes energy to amygdala when experiencing fear. Frontal lobe controls language and impulse control
Acrophobia affects up to 5% of the general population. Fear interferes with daily activities and performance. Most people experience some anxiety at heights
Properly installed lightning rod provides best protection during storms. Identify safest places away from windows during storms. Car is usually safe during thunderstorms. Use fewer safety items to become more comfortable