It's
instructive that the three-act structure of mirrors Oceania's tripartite
class system. At the top of the pyramid, we have the Inner Party, the political elite, which
makes up around 2% of the population. They are simply known as "The Party" because,
for all intents and purposes, whatever they say becomes law. The members of the elite determine
the State's often rapidly changing policies. They enjoy special privileges denied to everyone
else, such as good food, comfortable living quarters, and the right to turn off their
telescreens. That said, it can still be tough at the top, and Inner Party members are no less
subject to brutal torture and punishment than anyone else should they be foolish enough to step
out of line.
Below the Inner Party, we have the Outer Party, of whichandare
members. These are the regime's functionaries, expected to carry out the Inner Party's
directives to the letter. They are also expected to display exemplary ideological zeal,
participating...
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