Friday, August 27, 2010

"I hate purity. I hate goodness. I don't want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bones." (125)

            When Winston says this, he does not mean purity and goodness in the sense of helping others, or having manners, or being trustworthy. Instead, he is referring to The Party's definition of purity and goodness- turning in one's own family for thoughtcrime, loving no one except for Big Brother, and believing whatever The Party says. This is strong irony, because traditional virtue is considered to be corrupt by The Party. Therefore, Winston is actually saying that he hates The Party and their values.

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