Complexity Of Relationship In George Orwell's 1984

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In book two of “1984” the complexity of relationships during a rebellion against an extremely controlling government becomes apparent. This brings a new but significant aspect to Gorge Orwell’s novel. Julie and Winston have never talked but start to have an affair because they are in love. This relationship is completely rebelling against the government and their laws. They both get a thrill from rebelling against the government that they both loathe. They claim that they are in love with one another but, the reality is they love the small part of freedom they have because of each other. Julie and Winston’s relationships origin is from their aspiration to rebel against the government and based off of lust not love. Moreover, Winston loves

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