In the eyes
of the Party,poses a true threat. The Party maintains power by using mind control, by teaching
others to think in ways that benefit the Party (Big Brother). It seems reasonable to assume
that the only real fear of the party is losing its power; its power can only be lost via the
power of free thought. Freedom is contagious; its power grows many fold with the addition of
each person who recognizes some evil in Big Brother. If you think of free thought as a
contaminant (from the Party's viewpoint), it may be easier to recognize that Winston, as
person...
Monday, April 27, 2009
Why has the Party gone to such tremendous efforts to ensnare and trap Winston? part 2
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