In groups of three or four, find a scene, moment, or image that strikes you as particularly important in Part Two, chapters I & II. What seems significant about this scene? Does it seem to have a particular symbolic significance? Is it important for the plot? Does it develop a theme we've seen before, or introduce a new idea that seems important?
Then, consider the end of chapter II. Winston is excited at the thought that Julia has brought "scores" of men out to the countryside for amorous purposes and wishes it were more. He feels "their embrace had been a battle, their climax a victory... It was a political act." What do you make of this? Does it make sense to you, and why? Is it surprising in any way(s), and if so, how?
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