Aroused by Rebellion

      In the first part of 1984, it is apparent through Winston's recollections of his past compared to the harshness of the present, that he feels nostalgic in the face of rebellion. Any act against the Party is reminiscent of a time before the government changed. After having met Julia, his reaction to rebellion is now similar to Julia's search for pleasure. Instead of longing for the past, Winston's reaction has become more euphoric: "Anything that hinted at corruption filled him with a wild hope"(125). Winston enjoys the thought that every time an act of resistance takes place the government is weakened a little at a time. The description of 'wild hope' is evocative of the sexual euphoria Julia peruses to defy the government's strict laws. Winston is aroused by resistance towards the government and the more men Julia has had sex with the more he feels connected to her. Because of the government's manipulation of the people's emotions, his emotions are a result of the government and not because of Julia.