He clasped his arm around her waist, which seemed thick and stiff. She made no response. They walked back to the grass and sat in iron chairs. Admitting their betrayal in Room 101, Winston and Julia looked at each other with indifference. They did not see each other again.
Victory is announced.
Winston is moved to tears. He sits in a blissful dream-state, feeling the final change in himself. He imagines himself in the Ministry of Love - innocent, where all is forgiven. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother.