... brainwashed the citizens of Airstrip one that there are not enough people to organize such a rebellion. In the beginning of 1984, Winston begins his thoughtcrime by writing "DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER" in a secret, illegal journal. His though crime progresses into actual crime when he meets Julia and begins sleeping with her "sex for mere pleasure is an extreme act of rebellion ... woman. Although Montag cannot include Clarisse on his rebellion as Winston does Julia, he is inspired by her. Montag and Winston both use a form of writing to rebel against their governments: Winston writes in an ...

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• Grade Level: High School