It is clear that in
this terrifying novel we are presented with a surveillance society where every move of every
citizen could be monitored and reported, with tragic consequences for that citizen should it be
deemed that they are involved in what is termed "thought crime." Lack of rebellion is
thus achieved by creating a society of absolute fear - if you could be watched at any moment,
you could be reported and then taken away and punished for any deviant behaviour. Note how
this claustrophobic is established very early on in the novel:
The black mustachio'd face gazed down from every commanding corner. There was one on
the house-front immediately opposite. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption said, while the
dark eyes looked deep into
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