In "1984" why does Winston rent the room above Mr. Charrington's shop, even though he knows it's dangerous? Chapter 4, Book 2

rents
the room above Mr. Charrington's antique shop as a place for him andto carry out their affair.
In chapter 4, Winston walks into his rented room and is aware that he will be arrested or killed
in the near future by the authorities.writes,

Folly,
folly, his heart kept saying: conscious, gratuitous, suicidal folly. Of all the crimes that a
Party member could commit, this one was the least possible to conceal (172).

Despite the consequences of his crime, Winston feels an inherent
desire to experience privacy and affection. Winston also needs a respite from the terrifying,
stressful, hysterical environment created by Big Brother and wishes to satisfy his sexual
desires. In Winston's perspective, Mr. Charrington's rented apartment provides him with privacy
in a relatively hidden part of town. Winston also knows that he has nothing to lose, which is
another motivating factor as to why he chooses to rent the apartment. He has already committed
"thoughtcrime" numerous...