With their promise not to betray one another, Winston tells Julia, “They can’t get inside you. If you can feel that staying human is worthwhile, even when it can’t have any result whatever, you’ve beaten them.” Do you agree or disagree with Winston? Do our individual relationships and feelings alone give meaning to our existence? Do those feelings make us human? Can our humanity be taken away against our will? In an argumentative essay, respond to these questions, including whether or not you agree with Winston’s statement. Use examples from the text and your own experience to support your argument.

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