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Some troublesome misogyny from the book: At one point, Julia asks Winston what his first impressions of her were. And he states: "'I hated the sight of you...I wanted to rape you and then murder you afterwards." When I read this, I was like----WTF!!?? Anyone else have similar reaction and/or insight into this strange and troubling moment in the book?
Noah Graham When winston first met Julia was pretending to be a disgusting human being.
If he felt hatred for her it is because she was a convincing actress.
…moreWhen winston first met Julia was pretending to be a disgusting human being.
If he felt hatred for her it is because she was a convincing actress.
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1984
by George Orwell
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