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Winston’s memories show a childhood marked by war, suggesting that a brief period of peace existed before the rise of totalitarian control. The erosion of society as we know it began amid chaos and the weaponization of fear, leading to the establishment of a regime built on oppression and manipulation.
The Mechanisms of Control
The Party, headed by the ambiguous figure of Big Brother, is the ultimate authority in Oceania, utilizing various means to enforce its dominance. Mass censorship, propaganda, and misinformation shape the public's perception of reality. A pervasive atmosphere of doubt and insecurity fosters widespread belief in the Party’s narratives, enabling it to distort historical truths to fit its agendas.