PARt 2, VIII

At the beginning of the Chapter, Winston is very surprised when, Obrien turns off the telescreen. He didn't think it was possible or a smart thing to do. I think if anything, it puts Obrien under suspicion. What makes him so special? He is like any other Party member right? So why does he have this special type of privilege. Which by the way he acted, sounded like he'd done it before. I think Obriens confidence, gives him away. He does things and doesn't seem to hesitate. Winston, is very surprised, but doesn't think much about it. Sooner or later the Party catches you. That's what they say and that is what they do. Obrien, seems like has done this numerous times before, so why doesn't he get caught or is investigated by the Party and especially under all his mystery why does he have the special privilege of turning off telescreens? These are clues, which Winston seems to ignore. I think desperateness is what makes Winston make such foolish choices. He realizes that without the help of someone powerful, he might not get any where. He desperately needs Obrien's help, so much that he's willing to believe what he says and deny the facts and clues infront of him. Winston wants to believe Obrien is good, because if he weren't there would be no way out.... nothing else to do.