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Conformity In 1984

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Ruben Garcia Mrs. Maness English IV (H) 30 April 2023 Julia’s Credence George Orwell’s 1984 explores the theme of conformity through the experiences of Winston Smith. However, Winston is not the only character who struggles with this tension. Winston’s lover, as well as him, conforms outwardly to society while questioning it inwardly. There’s significance of the tension between outward conformity and inward questioning in the character of Julia and how this insight of her contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Julia is introduced as a rebellious character who secretly hates the Party and engages in sexual relationships with Winston, an act that is considered a thought crime. However, her rebellion is limited to her personal life, and she does not actively participate in any political movements or attempt to overthrow the Party. One example of rebellion in her personal life is, “I’m quite ready to take risks, but only for something worth while, not for bits of old newspaper” (Orwell 127). Julia chooses when and how she rebels against societal standards, stating that for these bits of newspaper that she sees no value in she would not risk anything, …show more content…

Julia rebels against the Party's control over her personal life, but she does not actively participate in any political movement or attempt to overthrow the Party. In fact, she tells Winston that she does not want to join any group that opposes the Party because it would make her vulnerable to being caught. She says, "I don't want to see the hanging. That's all I care about. All I care about is me" (Orwell 131). Julia's rebellion is limited to her personal life, and she is not willing to sacrifice her safety to oppose the Party. Her character contributes to the meaning of the work by showing that even those who are discontented with the ruling party may not be willing to take a stand against

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