Winston and Julia

The relationship between Julia and Winston is mainly about them rebelling against the inner party. The fact that they love each other, which is not allowed in the party is a silent rebellion for their own sanity. However, it is interesting how Winston thought at first that she was spying on him, then when he found out that she loved him he jumped at the thought of meeting her again. This doesn't really happen in our world today, especially since they hardly even know each other, and they really don't seem like they go together and are only together because it was convenient for Orwell. The one important difference between them is that Julia is rebelling against the government because she thinks that things can't be changed anyway and she's just happier breaking the rules and feels like they truly can't beat the entire system, while Winston questions the inner party and thinks that the party can be brought down. Also, Julia expects more out of life and is a bit more adventurous than Winston. They are very similar in that they want to rebel against Big Brother by meeting in private and doing things that are looked down upon. There is a very large age difference between the two of them, but I suppose that it takes one to know one. Although there wasn't much spark at the beginning of their relationship, Winston starts to feel like he needs her, while I get the feeling like Julia just wants to rebel and just likes going against the party in any way. Ultimately, Winston says that Julia knows that she will eventually be caught by the thought police, but at the same time Julia believes that she can live in this world where she constantly contradicts the party and will not get caught. This silent rebellion is a way of keeping themselves sane, and it shows that it is possible to have lust, and love in the party.