He was already dead, he reflected. It seemed to him that it was only now, when he had begun to be able to formulate his thoughts, that he had taken the decisive step.

He was already dead, he reflected. It seemed to him that it was only now, when he had begun to be able to formulate his thoughts, that he had taken the decisive step.

– George Orwell

1984. Part 1, Chapter 2. Soon after he starts keeping a diary of his rebellious thoughts, Winston believes himself as ‘already dead.’ He has committed thoughtcrime and realizes this is signing his own death warrant.

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