Though he had never been seen, people had worshipped him to where it reflected that of a religion. The presence of Big Brother, was the belief that you couldn’t hide anything from anyone. “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU (p.3).” This was engraved into the mind to impress if you do something wrong your life is over. The face of Big Brother, never to have been confirmed, was on posters to provide closure for those who felt they were being lead nowhere by The Party. The name of Big Brother itself used to imply comfort and security, but ironically had the opposite effect. Orwell used Big Brother to show the symbol of power. Enough power to not only control the physical, but mental state of being of the population. Those who resisted were taught how to behave in the eyes of The Party. Winston was revealed first hand what happens to those who are contumacious towards Big Brother. The theme of power was shown when the strongest feeling towards man, love, was broken by fear. Inside room 101 was different for everyone, but all had the same effect. Winston had lost love, but had gained new admiration for Big …show more content…
With the government ruling with an iron fist many restrictions were embedded upon the population. Those not of high stature would be forced into labor no matter their condition. Multiple constraints enforced by Ingsoc would psychologically manipulate the population as well. Propaganda was shown nonstop through telescreens, as well as a new language being made where opinions were proved futile. There wasn’t an option to think for yourself, as that was already decided for you. “Power is in tearing human minds to pieces and putting them together again in new shapes of your own choosing (p. 336).” The epitome of The Party was its followers considering your mind wasn’t your own. The government like figure depicts unadulterated totalitarianism. Each demographic treated in their obedience towards The Party. “Reality exists in the human mind, and nowhere else (p. 314).” Orwell shaped the world of 1984 through his own experiences of unjust governments.
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