Mr. Charrington betrayed Julia and Winston because he is a member of the thought police who arrests citizens who are against the party. He allowed Winston and Julia to use one of his rooms, stating that it did not have a telescreen, but in reality, there were hidden cameras which recorded all of the discussions that Winston and Julia had regarding their rebellious ideas and thoughts about the party. He had disguised himself as an old man, but was an undercover member of the police. “He was still recognizable, but he was not the same person any longer”(224). His character represents the betraying society that no one can trust.
10. A) The thrush bird symbolizes the pleasure of attaining freedom through the bird. It displays the beauty of freedom through music and reflects peace. “For whom, for what, was the bird singing? No mate, no rival watching it” (124). It represents individuality and its unconcerned attitude towards others.
B) The picture of the church represents the lost past and the song ends with the words “Here comes the chopper to chop off your head!” (167) This foreshadows that the telescreen is hidden behind he picture, symbolizing the party’s control of the