Winston and Julia’s Relationship: Contrasting Forms of Rebellion in George Orwell’s 1984

Introduction to Winston and Julia’s Dynamic in “1984”

A critical reading of George Orwell’s 1984 reveals that Julia and Winston are complimentary characters that help the author advance the theme of companionship and human relationships during difficult life events and even historical atrocities. It is explicit from the story that these two characters significantly affect the plot’s development and display conflicting reactionary behavior toward the Party. It is worth pointing out that although Orwell presents Julia and Winston as characters that are rebellious to the authoritarian ruling regime, the type of resultant rebellion that each of them exhibits is substantially distinct.

Julia’s attitude toward the Party is entirely different from that of Winston.

Distinct Motivations Behind Rebellion

Meanwhile, the motivation behind the rebellion that is displayed by each of these characters is entirely different. The characters of Julia and Winston complement each other in their respective attitudes to the Party and the motivation behind the rebellion that each of them displays in the story. In this compelling story. Orwell presents Winston and Julia as characters that have relatable attributes. These characters are bold despite their sufficient knowledge of the danger of revolting against the Party. Notably, Winston and Julia are astute and cunning in a way that has incited rebellious activities against the Party.

Moreover, both characters fully know the propaganda the Party is peddling. Nevertheless, Julia’s group is widely known for promoting passionate and intimate intercourse, whereas Winston is keen on waging espionage acts against the Party. As a result, Orwell manages to make his characters more human and relatable in a way that appeals to his readers. It is also essential to highlight that Winston and Julia have a secret love affair. a relationship that is not allowed in the Party. It is against the Party’s laws and principles for the Bavcan intimate liaisons. The primary reason this type of affiliation has been citizens and ensures that one consistently le Party’s opposition to love between its members.

Individual Character Explorations: Julia’s and Winston’s Paths

On the first time he had sex with Julia, Winston reflects, ‘But you could not have pure love or pure lust nowadays. No emotion was pure. because everything was miked up with Icar and hatred. Their embrace had been a battle, the climax, a victory. It was a blow struck against the Party. It was a political act (Orweil 159). It is clear from this thinking that Ulia and Winston had to take all the necessary measures to ensure that no one out about their affair because this would, in the short-term, result in Orwel using Winsiom’s thoughts to inform his audience. Moreover, it is worth noting that Julia rarely takes deliberate steps that are aimed at violating the established Paity tenets and prescribed law. She engages in behavior that goes against the wishes of the Party, not because it is her premeditated intention.

Rather, she takes actions that breach the regulations of the Party because she wants to do what she desires. As such, T’ye has been at school too; dear Sex talks once a month for the over-sixteen And in teyojauhMovencenl. They. Illini, I dare say Luvorksia 210 f cases, But of course, you can never tell; people are such hypocrites (Orwell 167).’ Winston highly regards Julia and recognizes her as a funny and smart woman.

Additionally. Winston knows Julia loves sex and cares less about the Party and its principles. In return, Julia recognizes him as a like-minded individual right away. She tells Winston, ‘It was something in your face. I thought I would take a chance. I am good at spotting people who do not belong. As soon as I saw you, I knew you were against them (Orwell 54). Orwell depicts Julia as an ardent member of the Anti-Sex League. which means that she is not expected to have any sexual intercourse whatsoever. Surprisingly, this affiliation becomes a paradox when she discreetly arranges to meet Winston for a sexual escapade.

The Dual Faces of Rebellion in “1984”

In brief, Julia is a beautiful woman who worries little about the consequences of her actions. She is not committed to the course of the Party, and more importantly, she is a member of the Anti-Sex League not because she believes in its mission. Because society expects her to play a role, Luia’s rebellion is her desire to do what makes her feel good in this organization. A comparative evaluation of Julia and Winston demonstrates that only the latteirciples desire to fight the system and want to intentionally go against the Party’s prin until it collapses. However, the biggest challenge he encounters in his quest is that he cannot identify the ideal approach to achieving this objective. Winston is convinced that the Party has developed and implemented impenetrable strong institutional frameworks.

Thus, although he remains committed to his espionage activities against the Party, he is not confident that he will eventually succeed in his plan of destroying the Party. It is imperative to acknowledge that although Winston exhibits confidence and boldness in spying against Big Brother, he is exposed as a coward. In the context of rebellion and a show of private loyalty, he refuses to denounce his secret affair with Julia. The readers even hear him crying out loud: ‘Julia! Julia! Julia, my love! Julia Orwell 353). Nonetheless. When Winston encounters his biggest fear, he is heard shouting: ‘Do it to Julia! Do it to Julia! Not me! Julia! I do not care what you do to her. Tear her face off, strip her to the bones. Not me! Julia! Not me (Orwell 362). It is evident from this circumstance that Winton is not prepared to honor his private loyalty to Julia. Julia understands this betrayal. ‘They threaten you with something you cannot stand up to. I cannot even think about it. And then you say, Do not do it to me, do it to someone else, do it to So-and-so.

Moreover, perhaps you might pretend, afterward, that it was only a trick and that you just said it to make them stop and did not i. However, that is in tune (Orwell 369), where characters exist in the same oppressive regime. despite his intention to destroy the regime. Winston is a fallible character who is not as committed to his ideas as Ulia. In conclusion, the precoding discussion and analysis show that Julia and Winston are complementary characters with distinct attitudes towards the Party and, simultaneously, do not share the motivation behind their rebellion against Big Brother. Instinctual desires and an internal passion dictate Julia’s actions. On the other hand Winston’s rebellion is more with clear consequences of his escapade and based on clear ideas. 

Reference

1. Orwell, G. (1949). 1984. Secker & Warburg.

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