Discuss the role of Big Brother in Oceania and in Winston's life. Does the phrase "Big Brother is Watching You" have an application in today's society

Big Brother
is many things in their world.  The most important thing he is is the provider of all good
things to the citizens of Oceania.  Of course, he might not even exist, but that is not
important.  In a world where war is a fact of every day life, the citizens need protection.  Big
Brothers is the opposite of Goldstein.  The people are taught that he is the enemy, that he is
the threat that they are most to fear.  After the two minutes hate, the appearance of BB sooths
the people.  Ironically, he is also the symbol of the surveillance and total
control...