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What symbolic meaning do you find in this natural setting? (Full question in details)

Sometimes the setting of a novel can have symbolic meaning beyond itself and enhance the significance of events. Winston and Julia first meet in a secluded natural setting complete with sheltering trees, warm sunshine, fragrant flowers and a singing bird. What symbolic meaning do you find in this natural setting?

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This setting represents a Garden of Eden motif. Juliet and Winston are away from the machine-like control of the party. They think they are out of site from their God Big Brother. They are free to do what they want knowing their actions are forbidden by BB.