The three party slogans At first glance, these slogans seem to be contradictory and illogical. And, they pretty much are, but a society in 1984 is run by a group of people that have pretty much brainwashed or intimidated the entire population into believing whatever sort of nonsense they promote. So these three slogans are lived by and sworn by, and the essence of everything that the Party represents. Each of these three slogans have double meanings—one for the Party and one for the people as a whole. First of all, War is Peace. In their society, keeping the masses believing that constant war is being waged is actually a way of maintaining peace. War elicits great patriotism and devotion to country, It also promotes sacrifice and giving to
