Setting: Winston in his cell, slightly more comfortable.
Activities: Winston can now eat and bathe.
Key Themes
Acceptance of Reality: Winston is being coerced into accepting the altered past and other truths dictated by the Party.
Doublethink: Winston is practicing doublethink as he struggles between his intellectual acceptance and emotional rebellion.
Winston's Internal Conflict
Intellectual vs. Emotional:
Intellectually, Winston accepts the Party's truths.
Emotionally, he still calls out for Julia, indicating unresolved feelings.
O'Brien's Interrogation
O'Brien's Question: Asks Winston about his feelings towards Big Brother.
Winston's Response: Admits he hates Big Brother.
Consequences
Room 101: Due to his admission, Winston is ordered to be taken to Room 101.
Character Transformation
Mind vs. Heart:
Before arrest: Winston pretended to conform.
After arrest: He starts believing the Party's truths.
O'Brien's demand: Winston not only needs to surrender his mind but also his heart.
Independence and Rebellion
Calling for Julia: Acts of independence by calling for Julia, showing emotional rebellion.
Ultimate Freedom: Winston views dying while hating the Party as his last act of freedom.
Conclusion
O'Brien's Goal: Beyond intellectual capitulation, the Party desires Winston's emotional allegiance and love for Big Brother.
Transformation Significance: Complete transformation is expected by the Party; only when Winston loves Big Brother will his transformation be complete.