At first, their relationship is merely a political act of
rebellion. Their entire purpose of being together is for them to express their anger
and frustration with the Party and its repressive tactics. Being together is a way for
them to feel like live, real, human beings with emotions and instincts that exist,
instead of like mindless drones with no minds or individuality whatsoever, which is what
the Party fosters. In fact, during their first tryst, Orwell even states
that
"their
embrace had been a bttle, the climax a victory. It was a blow struck against the
Party. It was a political
act."
However, after their
first few meetings, their relationship turns from merely political rebellion to actual
personal care for each other. It blossoms, eventually, into love. And for Winston,
Julia's insight into the Party, her experiences with rebellion, and her willingness to
hate and decry the Party, are all strengthening forces in his life. They give him a
reason to believe in himself again, they help him to gain more momentum and strength in
his own personal rebellion. His relationship with her is precious; it gives him the
only happiness he can ever remember.
Near the end, it is
their love for each other that keeps them from breaking down underneath the oppressive,
brain-washing torture of the Party. It is the one thing the Party can't get at--until
they do.
I hope that helps; good
luck!
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