Rising action is typically a defining moment which leaves
to the irrevocable climax of a work. In this case the climactic moment can be said to
be Winston's and Julia's capture. Thus I would give the following for rising action
elements:
- Winston's diary creates for him an
outlet to express his emotions, but it also creates concrete evidence of his disloyalty
to Big Brother - Winston's visits to the prole
neighborhood, conversations with the store owner, purchases of "banned" items, and the
renting of the room above the store show Winston's tendencies to rebel and make him a
target for the thought police. - The development and
openness of the sexual relationship between Winston and Julia places a target on their
backs and makes them more susceptible to behaviors that would draw the attention of the
thought police. - The visit to O'Brien's apartment and
declaration of loyalty and service to the underground rebellion solidifies the fate of
both Winston and Julia.
Falling action are
generally seen as consequences that befall the characters after the climactic event or
events. Again, my choices and justifications are
below:
- Immediately, both Winston and Julia are
separated and jailed in the Ministry of Love. Winston (and we assume Julia) undergo
mental and physical torture including sleep deprivation, starvation and physical
beatings. - After a while, Winston realizes that his one
hope (O'Brien) was never on his side. O'Brien admits that he has been watching Winston
all along and lured him to commit the crimes for which he was captured. This tends to
break his spirit. - Winston's will is subsequently broken
by the application of electic shock torture. Through O'Brien's techniques, Winston
truly comes to believe that 2+2=5. He is not faking it; he believes it.
- The torture in Room 101 is each individual's worst
fear. In Winston's case, rats will gnaw off his face if he does not completely and
utterly give in to Big Brother. By denying and denouncing Julie, he does this,
signifying the end of their relationship.
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