1984 blogs part 2

1984 by George Orwell

Winston has been placed in a disturbing and disgusting cell filled with other criminals. These criminals are not allowed to converse with one another, they cannot cover their faces, or even place their hands in their pockets. There is constant chatter of the supposedly torturous and inhuman Room 101. When Winston asks O'brien what is to be found in this room, O'bien answered with the ominous response of "you know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101"(Orwell, 260). Later on in the novel, when Winston is in Room 101, O'brien reveals a large cage full of rats. It can be drawn that Room 101 simply is where a persons worse fears come alive, which can explain why Winston saw rats. It was the threat of these rats eating him alive that eventually led him to betray Julia. This actions pretty much completes and "cures" Winston, leaving him as a lover and supporter of big brother. His rebellious side is not longer present, along with any physical or mental attraction is Julia. He has become just another devoted follower of big brother.