In this paragraph, Winston and Julia meet up in rebellion against the Party/government. This scene reminded of some of the situations we see in today's society, concerning teenagers.
When you tell a teenager not to do something, they will most likely ask "why?" It's in our nature to be curious about the unknown. Rebellious teenagers will go against the rules just because they can, or because they like the adrenaline rush. Not all teens act in this way, but this is what I noticed while reading this paragraph. Winston and Julia meet up, despite the fact that it is extremely dangerous. They want to be "corrupt to the bones." They are so used to the way society had suppressed them, that they are finally snapping. George Orwell writes, "Anything that hinted at corruption filled them with a wild hope."Obviously, a teen sneaking out on a friday night against their parents' rule is different than 2 people risking their lives for their own freedom from the government, but their objectives are the same. They want to be able to think for themselves and do things that they chose, not which are forced upon them.
This is basically a blog post about my life. I'm as corrupt to the bones as they come.
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