1984 Reading Blog #3

By the end of 1984, it is clear that Winston has finally accepted Big Brother as his leader and ruler. At first, both Winston and Julia resist the Party and refuse to give up what they know as well as their feelings about the Party and Big Brother. After months of torture and interrogation, they give it up and become loyal. This loyalty is demonstrated when Winston admits his love for Big Brother at the end of the novel saying that "he loved Big Brother." The Party's control over the lives of the people of Oceania is too great and strong for any kind of mass rebellion to take place and take down the Party. They have the power. This is evident in how they were able to suppress thoughts of rebellion in both Julia and Winston. Winston learns to accept the Party's rule and love Big Brother. Winston learns to live. And although I thought at first he died, I now think that his thoughts of rebellion were the only ones that died.