Winston and Julia

Winston Smith and Julia, the protagonists from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, were brought together by their hate of the society in which they lived. Their relationship, which budded throughout the middle third of the novel, brought to light many interesting contrasts between the rebels. They were equal opposites, with different skills, priorities and tactics. Because of this, they complemented each other and learned from each other, which served to strengthen and prolong their relationship. Unfortunately, …

…was a light in a dark and mad world. Their contrasts provided some comic relief from the grim sameness of the people around them. To O'Brien, their unique personalities were nothing more than challenges to overcome, cases to which to tailor the reintegration ritual. To a reader who is shocked by the world of 1984, their differences were normal, and the stamping out of their personalities was a tragedy. Works Cited Orwell, George. 1984. New York: Signet, 1981.