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1984 Post 6

 In this section of 1984, we are given an analysis of how O'Brien's torture has affected Winston's brain. With the way Orwell describes Winston's feelings and state of mind, I think that the copious torture Winston has had to endure has ultimately changed his brain chemistry. In these chapters, Winston grows tired and almost turns into a different person. Although, Winston's thoughts of Julia almost seem to ease some of his pain and he realizes that he still hates the Party and Big Brother. When Winston slightly rebels, he is then put into a torture room. Even after the extensive amounts of torture Winston has endured, O'Brien then tries to exploit Winston's deepest fears. After Winston is pushed so far to the edge, he finally betrays Julia. After reading chapter five, it almost felt like O'Brien and the Party had another victory and truly broke Winston.

Although Julia and Winston's relationship was fairly short-lived, I was surprised when O'Brien finally got Winston to betray Julia by saying he wished she was in his place. What did you think about the betrayal?

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