Quote: "Winston stopped reading for a moment...the blissful feeling of being alone with the forbidden book, in a room with no telescreen, had not worn off. Solitude and safety were physical sensations, mixed up somehow with the tiredness of his body, the softness of the chair, the touch of the faint breeze from the window that palyed upon his cheek." (199-200)
Significance:
This quote clearly shows what a rarity it is to be alone in Winston's world. It seems even the slightest bits of comfort fascinate him, which makes it evident to the reader just how bad life is in this novel. The question on my mind is whether or not Winston will continue to be fascinated by his slight freedom later on, or will he take it for granted?
Definitions:
superstates: Massive powers
indefatigably: without tiring
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