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Questions and Answers
What did Winston predict would happen?
What did Winston predict would happen?
Syme would vanish
Did Winston's prediction come true?
Did Winston's prediction come true?
True
What happens during the preparations for Hate Week?
What happens during the preparations for Hate Week?
The city comes alive with the heat of the summer; even the Proles seem rowdy
What does Parsons do?
What does Parsons do?
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What does the Parson children sing?
What does the Parson children sing?
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How does Winston feel about the room above Mr. Charrington's shop?
How does Winston feel about the room above Mr. Charrington's shop?
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What does Winston fantasize about?
What does Winston fantasize about?
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Who does Winston fantasize of becoming?
Who does Winston fantasize of becoming?
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What do Winston and Julia talk about?
What do Winston and Julia talk about?
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What does Winston tell Julia in regards to O'Brien?
What does Winston tell Julia in regards to O'Brien?
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What does Julia tell Winston in regards to the Party Enemies?
What does Julia tell Winston in regards to the Party Enemies?
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How does Winston feel in regards to what Julia says?
How does Winston feel in regards to what Julia says?
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What does Winston do to Julia when she shows her lack of concern?
What does Winston do to Julia when she shows her lack of concern?
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Study Notes
Predictions and Outcomes
- Winston predicts that Syme, a colleague, will vanish due to his intelligence.
- This prediction proves accurate as Syme disappears shortly after.
Hate Week Preparations
- The atmosphere of the city becomes vibrant and chaotic as preparations for Hate Week commence, reflecting the intense summer heat.
- Even the Proles, typically indifferent, exhibit rowdiness during this period.
The Parsons Family
- Parsons, Winston's neighbor, decorates the city with streamers to celebrate Hate Week.
- The Parsons children participate by singing a newly created anthem known as the Hate Song.
Winston's Obsession
- Winston grows increasingly fixated on the room above Mr. Charrington's shop, often daydreaming about it despite not being able to visit regularly.
- His longing for the room signifies his desire for personal freedom and escape from the oppressive regime.
Fantasies and Aspirations
- In a moment of fantasy, Winston wishes for the death of his wife, Katherine, allowing him the chance to marry Julia, reflecting his deep feelings for her.
- He fantasizes about being a Prole, symbolizing his yearning for a life free from Party control and oppression.
Conversations with Julia
- Winston and Julia discuss the concept of the Brotherhood, a group opposing the Party, indicating their shared interest in rebellion.
- Winston expresses a strange kinship with O'Brien, a Party member he believes may be an ally.
Julia's Views
- Julia dismisses the significance of Party enemies, suggesting figures like Emmanuel Goldstein are mere fabrications created by the Party for the purpose of control.
- Winston is unsettled by Julia's apparent lack of concern regarding the Party's manipulations, highlighting their differing perspectives on rebellion.
Emotional Dynamics
- In response to Julia's indifference, Winston scolds her for only rebelling physically and not engaging with the ideological aspects of their struggle, revealing tension in their relationship.
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