Winston's dreams are indicative of his inner, even
repressed, thoughts and feelings. They represent parts of his character that he may not
want to show others, or even himself.
First, Winston dreams
of his mother, whom he has not seen since he was a child. His last memory was her
calling after him as he ran away with his sister's chocolate ration. He never saw her
again, but dreams about her. Unfortunately, his dream is not a happy on as rats end up
crawling all over her body. This dream symbolizes Winston's guilt at losing his family,
his guilt at his own selfishness. It also foreshadows his future torture in the
Ministry of Love.
Secondly, Winston dreams of the Golden
Country. The Golden Country is an imaginary place associated with hope, the hope of the
rebellion's success and the hope of spending his life with Julia. Here, the land is
bright, beautiful and sunny - a contrast to the dark, dingy environment in which all
citizens life. This symbol of hope shows Winston's belief in success even in the face
of obvious adversity.
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