1984 Book 2, Chapter 3 Quiz & Flashcards on Julia's Attitude

Questions and Answers

How and where do Julia and Winston meet?

They meet in an old church bell tower.

What is Julia's job?

Julia works for the fiction department. She runs a large machine that writes books.

What is Julia's background?

She had a grandfather who disappeared when she was eight. She was the captain of the hockey team and won a gymnastic trophy for two years. She was a troop leader of the spies and secretary in the youth league before joining the junior anti-sex league. She had been chosen to work in Pornosec.

What is Julia's attitude towards the Inner Party?

Julia hates the Inner Party and spoke of it in crude words, but made no general criticism of it. She only cared about the Party where it touched her in her own life. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Winston's marriage.

Winston was married to a woman named Katherine. Katherine did not enjoy having sex and saw it as disgusting. Eventually, they parted ways; although they are not divorced because getting divorced is not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Party think that sexual impulse, as well as familial love, is dangerous?

Sex and love connect people, and since sexual impulses mainly deal with feelings, the Party does not really have any control over them. Signup and view all the answers

What do Winston and Julia disagree about?

Winston is convinced that they are 'the dead.' He believes this because they have committed a Thought Crime and adultery. Julia believes that they will not be caught and will stay alive. Signup and view all the answers

What does Julia mean by 'talking in installments'?

The two are only able to meet each other in the streets and talk while walking. If a Thought Police comes by, they walk away from each other and start talking in the middle of the sentence the next time they meet. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meeting Location and Context

Julia and Winston meet in an old church bell tower, an unlikely and secretive location for their encounters.

Julia's Occupation

Julia works in the fiction department, operating a machine that writes books, a nod to the Party's manipulation of truth and creativity.

Julia's Background

Julia's childhood includes a grandfather who disappeared at age eight, indicating early experiences with the regime's brutality.
She was the captain of the hockey team, won gymnastics trophies for two years, and served as a troop leader of the spies, showcasing her active childhood.
Previously a secretary in the youth league, she joined the junior anti-sex league before moving to work in pornosec, highlighting a multifaceted involvement in Party structures.

Attitude Toward the Inner Party

Julia expresses hatred for the Inner Party, using crude language but stopping short of a comprehensive critique, indicating a practical rather than ideological approach to her opposition.
Her concerns are personal, focusing only on how the Party affects her life directly.

Winston's Marriage

Winston was married to Katherine, who regarded sexual relations as disgusting, reflecting the oppressive norms of the Party.
Their relationship deteriorated, leading to their separation, but they remain technically married due to the Party's prohibition on divorce.

The Party's View on Sexuality

The Party perceives sexual impulses and familial love as threats, as these bonds can create loyalty and connections outside Party control.

Disagreement Between Winston and Julia

Winston believes they are effectively "the dead" due to their Thought Crimes and adultery, fearing likely capture by the Party.
Julia is more optimistic, convinced they can evade detection and continue their relationship.

Communication Style

Julia refers to "talking in installments," indicating that they must keep conversations brief and discreet while in public to avoid detection.
They resume discussions mid-sentence at their next meeting, highlighting the secrecy and urgency of their communications amidst a repressive environment.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 from Book 2 of George Orwell's '1984'. This quiz covers key details about the characters Julia and Winston, including their secret meetings and Julia's background. Dive into the themes and character developments that shape this crucial part of the story.