Winstons Reality

In the beginning of Book Three, Chapter One, Winston wakes up in a prison cell with other prisoners just hours after being captured. Winston watched as one prisoner after another was called into the terrifying room 101, where their torture and killing took place for their crimes committed. Since being captured, Winston has not eaten or drinked anything, leaving him in constant hunger pain. When we experience emotional and physical pain in life, sometimes we forget the most important things in life. As we read in this chapter, Winstons love for Julia has no relevance at this time. Winston knew that he would eventually be caught, that his love affair with Julia would soon come to a screeching hault. "You knew this, Winston" said O-Brien. "Don't deceive yourself. You did know it- you have always known it."Winston tried convincing himself that he would get away with it, however, O-Brien talked sense into him in the prison cell stating Winston knew the risk he was taking and the consequences that came with it. As Winston saw people being called into room 101, he saw the terror and panic that took over their bodies. "Ive got a wife and three children... You can take the whole lot of them and cut their throats in front of my eyes, and I'll stand by and watch it. But not room 101." After hearing this, Winston frantically came to realize how bad room 1o1 truly was. Winston watched one after one enter, knowing what was to come and they helplessly had no choice. Now, it was Winstons turn to wait in panic and terror as he awaited the dreadful moment of being called into room 101.