Winston's Future

Winston's actions have been extremely risky and rebellious. He is aware of this and yet it does not stop him. In some sense, it seems as though Winston wants to get caught. By pulling out the diary onto the table in front of the telescreen, Winston is playing a game of Russian roulette- he could be being watched but on the other hand he might not be. In a more serious sense, if he gets caught, it is likely he will be killed.

            I presume he will eventually get caught but I think that is his goal. I believe some part of Winston wants to know what exactly goes on behind closed doors to those that disappear. He will probably be exiled before being vaporized. His choices indicate no desire for safety yet his thoughts say otherwise. These contrasting thoughts and actions make Winston a very contradicting character.  On the other hand, Winston could just be paranoid. Regardless, he is headed “downhill”, somewhere unsafe and unknown to him.

            As structured as his world may seem, it is soon about to crumble around him. He will become more of a prisoner than he already is, for he has purposively committed wrong. I do not believe he will be alone, for the dark haired girl shows promise. I believe the dark haired girl might not actually be against him, rather she may secretly be on the same boat as Winston. I predict that they will end up together and she may eve vogue for him which could save his life. Both may ultimately be vaporized.