In book two chapter 1 of "1984" by George Orwell Winston finds out the girl with dark hair, Julia, loves him this is a significant progression in the plot. In the world of 1984 the party has essentially made loving someone impossible, for example if a couple is to get married they have to get the marriage approved by a committee who determines whether or not there exist any physical attraction. The fact that there exist an attraction between Winston and Julia this attraction may potentially be their first major act of rebellion against the party and its ideals. If something such as love exist then does that mean that there is a possibility that the "Brotherhood" may also exist. The party has tried to prevent its citizens from experiencing love, because it is such a powerful emotion maybe even powerful enough to overthrow the party. For example in book two chapter one page 303 Winston feels the effect of love in this excerpt, “When he did so, although he knew very well the danger of showing too much interest, he could not resist reading it once again, just to make sure that the words were really there.” The feeling of love has overpowered Winston so much so that he couldn't restrain himself from looking at the letter once more. Even though Winston was very aware of the consequences that he may face if he is caught with the letter, he managed to disregard those feelings because love is far more powerful than fear.
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