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     Book Two of 1984 included many passages about the different realizations Winston had, whether it be about Julia, how the Party governs their lives, or the history of the Party. Firstly, I think Julia's character added a lot to the book. It introduced an actual rebel and took Winston out of his own anxiety and thoughts. In book two we learn a lot about Julia and her disregard for many of the Party rules, as well as how she dismisses the purpose of the rebellion. Book Two mainly centers on Winston and Julia's relationship, and I thought this part of 1984 added a lot to both the characters and the plot. 

    In the later section of book two,  there is more focus put on the Party. More specifically, the later chapters of this book focus on the different rules the party has, the history of the party, and the growing rebellion. When O'Brien is introduced, I think it gave us more insight into the rebellion and showed a person other than Winston who wanted change.

There were new ideas, plot developments, and characters introduced in this section of the book. Which one did you think was the most notable?

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  1. Prithika RaviFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    I definitely agree- Julia gave him more confidence in his cause, and he started to see Big Brother for what it really was. He starts being careless and more bold with his behavior.

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  2. Daniel MatatovFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    I think there were two things which were most notable. First, Julia's unique rebellion in stark contrast to Winston's push for overall change shows that one can try to live contently within the horrid system. Second, their meeting with O'Brian shows that there is some hope in the world to change it eventually, however gradual that may be.

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  3. KeshavFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:45 AM

    I think that reading Goldstein's theories and analyzing the "backstory" of the world had a lot of significance as a reader, and I also agree that Winston's relationship with Julia is pivotal for the plot, but it's just honestly nice to see that Winston could find an ally in this restrictive society.

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  4. reedcbroadFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:50 AM

    I agree with everything you said. I think Julia made a huge impact on Winston for sure. She definitely helped him realize that he isn't the only one who feels that way. However, I do think Julia might have boosted his "rebellion confidence" a little too much.

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  5. Charlotte EbelFebruary 22, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    I think the most notable development in part 2 was Winston's acceptance of his fate and subsequent commitment to action. I think this shift can be partially attributed to Julia's arrival, but he was already trending in a more rebellious direction before they met. It's Winston, not Julia, who pushes to join the Brotherhood.

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