1984 Quote Analysis
Persuasive Writing - 1984
“On it was was written, in large unformed handwriting: I love you.”(p. 108). Construct an argument based on whether or not Julia and Winston truly love each other.
30/11/2010
“We love because it’s the only true adventure.” – Nikki Giovanni
Love is a word that can have multiple meanings. You can love someone for who they are, because of how they act, or maybe even you love the idea of love and rebellion which may include someone special. “1984” depicts this idea of love between Winston and Julia in a manner that changes people’s viewpoints. The factors that determine whether Julia and Winston love each other include the idea of love that keeps them together, the physical attraction between them, and the emotional …show more content…
Any signs of physical attraction to another member or Prole can result in becoming an “unperson”. “He thought of her naked, youthful body, as he had seen in his dream. He had imagined her a fool like all the rest of them, her head stuffed with lies and hatred, her belly full of ice. A kind of fever seized him at the thought that he might lose her, the white youthful body might slip away from him!” (p. 109-110). This quote proves that Winston indeed has a physical attraction to Julia, but not because he loves her, but because he wants to prove a point against the Party without them actually knowing. By stating that she is “a fool like all the rest of them, her head stuffed with lies and hatred, her bell full of ice”, Winston attempts to mock the Party by presenting a case where he has attracted a devoted Party member and therefore broken their stronghold. But as later seen in the novel, physical attraction may not only be the main idea behind the ‘love’ Winston has for …show more content…
“He had never before seen or imagined a woman of the Party with cosmetics on her face. The improvements in her appearance were startling.” (p. 142). Although this quote does not directly portray an emotional connection between the two Party members, the physical changes are the ones that attract Winston more emotionally to Julia. He is already connected to Julia in a manner which involves her body, her ideas and her methods of rebellion. Emotionally though, Winston sees that she is more than just an idea outside Party views, but a person with emotions and feelings. Winston is able to see this clearly during this
“On it was was written, in large unformed handwriting: I love you.”(p. 108). Construct an argument based on whether or not Julia and Winston truly love each other.
30/11/2010
“We love because it’s the only true adventure.” – Nikki Giovanni
Love is a word that can have multiple meanings. You can love someone for who they are, because of how they act, or maybe even you love the idea of love and rebellion which may include someone special. “1984” depicts this idea of love between Winston and Julia in a manner that changes people’s viewpoints. The factors that determine whether Julia and Winston love each other include the idea of love that keeps them together, the physical attraction between them, and the emotional …show more content…
Any signs of physical attraction to another member or Prole can result in becoming an “unperson”. “He thought of her naked, youthful body, as he had seen in his dream. He had imagined her a fool like all the rest of them, her head stuffed with lies and hatred, her belly full of ice. A kind of fever seized him at the thought that he might lose her, the white youthful body might slip away from him!” (p. 109-110). This quote proves that Winston indeed has a physical attraction to Julia, but not because he loves her, but because he wants to prove a point against the Party without them actually knowing. By stating that she is “a fool like all the rest of them, her head stuffed with lies and hatred, her bell full of ice”, Winston attempts to mock the Party by presenting a case where he has attracted a devoted Party member and therefore broken their stronghold. But as later seen in the novel, physical attraction may not only be the main idea behind the ‘love’ Winston has for …show more content…
“He had never before seen or imagined a woman of the Party with cosmetics on her face. The improvements in her appearance were startling.” (p. 142). Although this quote does not directly portray an emotional connection between the two Party members, the physical changes are the ones that attract Winston more emotionally to Julia. He is already connected to Julia in a manner which involves her body, her ideas and her methods of rebellion. Emotionally though, Winston sees that she is more than just an idea outside Party views, but a person with emotions and feelings. Winston is able to see this clearly during this