Question

which of these inferences about winston’s behavior in his love affair is best supported by the text?
a. he is not afraid of being tortured, so he does not care if his actions condemn him.
b. he wants to quit his affair with julia, but he just cannot bear to go without her love.
c. he hopes to lead a rebellion against the party, and if he succeeds he will be safe.
d. he gains dignity from fighting back and feels more alive due to human connection.
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ca-eld: eld.pi.11-12.6.a.br, eld.pi.11-12.6.a.em, eld.pi.11-12.6.a.ex, eld.pi.11-12.6.b.br, eld.pi.11-12.6.b.em, eld.pi.11-12.6.b.ex

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on Winston's character in "1984":

• Option A: Winston is afraid of torture (as seen later in the novel), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Winston does not want to quit the affair; he embraces it as a form of rebellion, so this is wrong.
• Option C: Winston's affair is more about personal rebellion and human connection, not leading a large - scale rebellion with a focus on safety after success. This is not supported.
• Option D: Winston's relationship with Julia is a way to fight against the Party's dehumanization. Through this human connection, he gains a sense of dignity and feels more alive, which aligns with his character and actions in the text.

Answer:

D. He gains dignity from fighting back and feels more alive due to human connection.