Where Does It Talk About Makeup In 1984

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How does Julia know nearly symbols of femininity when she has only lived simply in the post-revolution era?

Robin Feb 28, 2013 01:06PM

An mistake of continuity that's always bothered me in 1984 is Julia's apparent lack of symbols of femininity in spite of the fact that she was born after the revolution and probably merely knows the overalls of the outer-political party.

In Part 2, Affiliate Iv Later Julia discloses her procurement of contrasted contraband to Winston, she tells Winston to plough effectually whilst she prepares a surprise. Whilst Winston'south back is turned she pants her face with some rudimentary brand up which she revelas to Winston's delight.

"I'thousand going to get hold of a existent woman's apron from somewhere and wear information technology instead of these encarmine trousers. I'll wear silk stockings and high-heeled shoes! In this room I'm going to exist a adult female, not a Party comrade"

What lack of continuity? She visits the proles and the proles live relatively "normal" lives.

Yup, that'south what I thought as well- the coveralls and strict adherence is but for the party members, and for lack of better terms, the proles are like us now, just all very poor.

If I remember right, the movie portrays information technology this way equally well.

And at that place's the way in which the Inner Political party live, with decent coffee, gin, and cigarettes. I suspected that these other luxuries may accept been made available likewise. But I think Rebecca has the right of it. Such "sexless" strictures were not enforced on them, every bit is attested to the availability of romance literature.

deleted member Mar 02, 2013 ten:09PM 0 votes

Prostitutes, like the ane Winston shamefully remembers visiting earlier on in the volume, we're probably well-known plenty to be in the consciousness of all Party members. He relates the makeup she's wearing to what Julia tries to replicate. I'yard sure she's enlightened of these women too. And allow's non forget that she helped work on Oceania's version of porn!

I don't think even inner political party females are allowed makeup; so she should be learning tips from the proles.

deleted member Feb 28, 2013 01:23PM 0 votes

It's been awhile since I read information technology but I'm sure the overalls are only worn by Political party members. Proles wear 'regular' wearing apparel and are likewise allowed to apply cosmetics.

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