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Julia

femaleFirst seen chapter 15Last seen chapter 21

Julia appears as Winston's lover, a rebellious youth engaged in anti‑Party activities Provides extensive background: age, residence, job history, political activities, personal history, and attitudes toward the Party. Brings illegal food and drink to Winston, applies makeup for the first time, discusses wearing women’s clothing, and reacts to a rat in the room. Julia expresses that the war is a sham, believes the Party invented airplanes, doubts organized opposition, and sees Goldstein as propaganda. Julia discusses the impossibility of the Party altering inner feelings and reaffirms her commitment to Winston. Julia participates in O'Brien's recruitment, drinks wine, receives a tablet, and refuses to be separated from Winston.

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