Winston and Julia

Winston Smith and Julia, the protagonists from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, were brought together by their hate of the society in which they lived. Their relationship, which budded throughout the middle third of the novel, brought to light many interesting contrasts between the rebels. They were equal opposites, with different skills, priorities and tactics. Because of this, they complemented each other and learned from each other, which served to strengthen and prolong their relationship. Unfortunately, they also had tragic flaws which shortened their lives and prolonged thei…