Rising action is typically a defining moment
which leaves to the irrevocableof a work. In this case the climactic moment can be said to be
's and 's capture. Thus I would give the following for rising action elements:
- Winston's diary creates for him an outlet to express his emotions, but it
also creates concrete evidence of his disloyalty to Big Brother - Winston's
visits to the prole neighborhood, conversations with the store owner, purchases of
"banned" items, and the renting of the room above the store show Winston's tendencies
to rebel and make him a target for the thought police. - The development and
openness of the sexual relationship between Winston and Julia places a target on their backs and
makes them more susceptible to behaviors that would draw the attention of the thought
police. - The visit to 's apartment and declaration of loyalty and service to
the underground rebellion solidifies the fate of both Winston and Julia.
Falling action are generally seen as consequences that befall the characters
after the climactic event or events. Again, my choices and justifications are below:
- Immediately, both Winston and Julia are separated and jailed in the Ministry
of Love. Winston (and we assume Julia) undergo mental and physical torture including sleep
deprivation, starvation and physical beatings. - After a while, Winston
realizes that his one hope (O'Brien) was never on his side. O'Brien admits that he has been
watching Winston all along and lured him to commit the crimes for which he was captured. This
tends to break his spirit. - Winston's will is subsequently broken by the
application of electic shock torture. Through O'Brien's techniques, Winston truly comes to
believe that 2+2=5. He is not faking it; he believes it. - The torture in
Room 101 is each individual's worst fear. In Winston's case, rats will gnaw off his face if he
does not completely and utterly give in to Big Brother. By denying and denouncing Julie, he
does this, signifying the end of their relationship.
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