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1984 Post 7

The last chapter of 1984 was the ending I anticipated, but one I honestly did not want to happen. At the end of 1984, the Party has finally won and Winston's feeling/story of rebellion is over. Winston hates Julia and can't even think of any memories that aren't associated with Big Brother. I believe the ending ultimately shows how powerful this dystopian society is. Another alternate route for an ending that I first thought would happen when reading the first chapters of 1984 was that there would be a huge rebellion and the Party would be overthrown. Although the ending Orwell went with is the exact opposite and some readers could argue that it is less lackluster, I think the ending Orwell chose to write is much more meaningful, gives Winston's story and this dystopian society more significance, and provides the reader with much to reflect on.

What did you think of the ending? Was it what you originally anticipated and did you like it?

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