Betrayal

Near the end of George Orwell's 1984 Winstin betrays Julia. He does this by forfeiting her life for his, because of his intense fear of rats. When he says "Do it to Julia! Do it to Julia! Not me! Julia! I don't care what you do to her.Tear her face off, strip her to the bones. Not me! Julia! Not me!" he means it but also regrets it. He betrays her confidence and loyalty. Later in the story Julia and Winstin meet at chance and while talking they both reveal that they have betrayed each other. They have changed and it almost seems like they accept the fact that they have betrayed and been betrayed and are fine with that.
The dictionary lists betrayal as many things, but only two apply to their situation; To be false or disloyal to, and To divulge in a breach of confidence. Winstin told O'Brien all he knew about Julia and was willing to sacrifice her for his own life. This proves my theory that they never truly loved one another, but benefited from each others company. They were more co-workers striving to accomplish one task then lovers.
Betrayal is an intense emotion. It separates people with guilt, shame, remorse, hurt and it makes it difficult to continue like betrayal never occurred. Even though Julia and Winstin had a emotional and physical relationship, they felt like different people after they had betrayed their friend. If either had restrained and never betrayed i think that they wouldn't have been released but still they would have loved each other. Because that is the key to the Party's success, eliminate the victims loved ones by separating them emotionally through betrayal.