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Why is it odd that the clock says only twenty-thirty?
Why is it odd that the clock says only twenty-thirty?
It was an old clock. Winston was tired, but it was still early (7:30).
Why does Julia find it odd that the stove is out of oil?
Why does Julia find it odd that the stove is out of oil?
She normally checks it to see if it's low or has enough.
What must be Goldstein's final message?
What must be Goldstein's final message?
If there was hope, it lay in the proles.
What was behind the picture?
What was behind the picture?
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What happens to the paperweight?
What happens to the paperweight?
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What happens to Julia?
What happens to Julia?
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What do we find out about Mr. Charrington?
What do we find out about Mr. Charrington?
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Study Notes
Clock and Time
- The clock shows only twenty-thirty, which is unusual for Winston as it is actually early (7:30) and the clock is old.
- This discrepancy contributes to the sense of disorientation in the oppressive environment.
Julia's Observations
- Julia finds it odd that the stove is out of oil, a task she normally monitors.
- This detail highlights her usual vigilance and the disruption of their routine under constant surveillance.
Goldstein's Message
- Winston reflects on what he believes to be Goldstein's final message: "If there was hope, it lay in the proles."
- This message emphasizes the potential for rebellion and change through the working class.
Hidden Surveillance
- Behind a picture in their hideout, Winston discovers a telescreen.
- The presence of the telescreen signifies the omnipresence of the Party and the lack of privacy.
Destruction of the Paperweight
- The paperweight, a symbol of Winston and Julia's hopes and their fragile relationship, shatters on the floor.
- This act represents the collapse of their sanctuary and the futility of their rebellion.
Julia's Fate
- Julia is violently beaten after their hideout is compromised.
- This underscores the brutal enforcement of Party control and the dangers of defiance.
Mr. Charrington's Revelation
- Mr. Charrington is revealed to be a member of the Thought Police.
- This betrayal illustrates the depths of deception in their society and the ultimate inescapability of Party surveillance.
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