"Something in the gesture told him that his sister was dying. He turned and fled down the stairs, with the chocolate growing sticky in his hand." (page 163).
Winston tortured his mother and sister by demanding he get a larger portion of food than either of them. During his childhood there was political turmoil that caused their to be small rations given out to families. Winston's recalls his stomach continuously aching with pain. Winston's greed for a more comfortable stomach emphasizes his need for comforts later in his life. He goes above and beyond to disobey the party and live a better life with Julia. Winston will do whatever he can to survive.
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