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1984 | Part 3, Chapter 3 Summary and Analysis

Summary
Having completed the first phase of his treatment, “learning,” Winston moves to the second stage, “understanding,” which he must complete before being allowed to advance to the third stage, “acceptance.”

O’Brien, who admits to collaborating on Goldstein’s book, says that because the proletarians will never revolt, the Party will rule forever.

Winston now understands the “how,” but O’Brien also tells him “why.” Winston believes that O’Brien will tell him that the Party rules for the good of the majority. When he shares this view with...

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