Friday, 8 August 2008

How does Winston's behavior change in 1984?

As the
story progresses,gradually becomes more rebellious. He's no longer prepared to accept life as a
humble functionary in the Outer Party; he wants to play his part in overthrowing the tyrannical
state which he serves. Deep down he knows that one day he'll be crushed by the regime as with so
many others before him. But if he's going to go down, then he might as well go down
fighting.

This attitude of quiet defiance leads him to act recklessly, taking
risks that will bring him one step closer to being vaporized: the recording of subversive
thoughts in the diary, the illicit love affair with, the involvement with...

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