Activity 4- Surveying the Text

Look at the cover of 1984:

What, if anything, is on the cover?
The cover of my copy of the book simply says the title, 1984, in large lettering as well as the author's name, George Orwell.

What does the cover art mean?
There isn't much on the cover other than the title of the novel and the authors name. I don't believe that it has much meaning to it or connects to the book in any way.

Are there any comments from reviewers or critics on the back or the front?
There are no comments or reviews on the front or back of the book.

Are there pictures anywhere on the cover?
No there are no pictures on the cover

Is there a summary of the novel on the flyleaf (if present)?
Yes, there is a short summary of the book on the flyleaf.

Is there a short biography of the author or other explanatory materials?
There is a small section titled "About the Author" on the first page.

Is there a Foreword or an Afterword? Who wrote them? Do you think you should read them? If so, when?
There is a preface written by Walter Cronkite at the beginning of the book and an afterward written by Erich Fromm at the end of the book. I think that the forward is meant to be read before beginning the novel and the afterward is meant to be read after completing it.

How is the book divided? Are there chapter titles? Sections?
The book is divided into two sections. Each section consists of chapters that are numbered.