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Nineteen Eighty-Four with Robert Icke

On the Road with Penguin Classics

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The Enigma of Julia

This chapter explores the complex character of Julia from 'Nineteen Eighty-Four', examining her dual role as both a potential lover for Winston and a possible agent of the government. It also reflects on Orwell's personal experiences while writing the novel, drawing parallels between his isolation and the themes of power and distrust in a totalitarian society.

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