Week 10- 1984 Galore

Character Analysis- Part 3 Ch. 2-3- Winston

Throughout the second and third chapters of part 3 Winston is brutally interrogated and tortured. Although Winston was physically, mentally, and emotionally tormented harshly and was drained of his determination to persevere, Winston still had an ounce of courage still within him. Throughout Winston’s interrogation where he confessed to several “real and imaginary crimes” that he did not commit, Winston told himself “I will confess, but not yet. I must hold out till the pain becomes unbearable. Three more kicks, two more kicks, and then I will tell them what they want.” Winston’s statement reveals his persistence and perseverance even when there is physical pain. His statement shows his willingness not to fight back but to show he still has some “fight” left in him, no matter the damage. As O’Brien strives to make a point of power being the overall goal of the Party and revealing the importance of control of mental intake and capacity, Winston denies the motives of the controlling party by a statement of “It is impossible to found civilization on fear and hatred and cruelty. It would never endure.”  “Moreover he was in dread that if he persisted in his disagreement O'Brien would twist the dial again. And yet he could not keep silent.” Winston denials emphasize acts of defiance and rebellion against the Party and Big Brother implicitly meaning that Winston has fortitude in determination and willpower within intellectually and mentally. Through continuous torment, Winston still had conviction of bravery which revealed independent mentality, despite Big Brother’s power for intellect bondage.