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According to Party ideology, the Proles (the proletariat) are perceived as incapable of orchestrating a revolt due to their fixation on war, poverty, and personal trivialities. The text, however, depicts multiple instances in which the Proles exhibit passion, such as during public executions or chaotic market scenes. Despite the grim outlook presented by the Party, these moments hint at the latent potential for dissent among the Proles, who represent a whopping 85% of Oceania's population. Given their sheer numbers, a proletarian uprising could, under the right circumstances, overwhelm the Party's defenses.