Explore this scene
Scene Overview
Note: We are not able to display the full text for this scene.
- Female: 1
- Male: 1
More Scenes
Context
Winston and Julia have been drawn to each other for some time. Previously, Winston was terrified of her, as he thought she was a member of the Thought Police. Now, they recognize their attraction to each other. They are forced to meet far from the city, where they would be arrested and brought before Ministry of Love to be punished; in Big Brother’s futuristic state, love is not allowed and sex is only permissible when directed to produce offspring. By coming together and falling in love,
to read the context for this scene from 1984 and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Text
Note: We are not able to display the full text for this scene. However, to assist users who already have access to the script, starting and ending lines are presented below. Please visit our scenes database to find scenes that include text.
START. WINSTON: We’re all right here?
JULIA: Yes. We’re miles from anywhere. Look at the trees! Just don’t go too far into the open.
,
I’m Julia.
‘Hello Julia, I’m Winston Smith’
WINSTON: How did you know that’s —
JULIA:: I’m careful. I’d be dead if I wasn’t.
[... … …]
END: WINSTON: And to be together in the city… it’s madness. We can’t.
,
JULIA: We could…
WINSTON: It’s suicide.
They stare into each other’s eyes. A silence as they make a decision.
,
JULIA: We are the dead.
She moves to leave. Stops. Turns to him.
Find somewhere.
Icke, Robert and Macmillan, Duncan, 1984, Oberon Books Ltd, 2013, pp. 50-55.
Videos
Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.
Links
Related Products
Related Articles
Related Learning Modules
All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners.
Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.