Quote Analysis: Compulsion to Rebel
“Winston’s hatred was not turned against Goldstein at all, but, on the contrary, against Big Brother, the Party, and the Thought Police” : Clearly depicts the way in which Winston's characterisation becomes important within the novel. As such, Winstons rebellious thoughts, and his nature of the "everyman", allow the reader to understand the true flawed nature of the society“Neither the Brotherhood nor THE BOOK was a subject that any ordinary Party member would mention if there was a way of avoiding it.”: This demonstrates that there has been constant conflict within society for a long period of time, and the reason why a rebellion hasn't occurred is due to 'fear', it is up to someone to move past this fear that a rebellion could occur“...and Big Brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector… and Goldstein, in spite of his isolation … seemed like some sinister enchanter...” We are first presented with a possible rebellion when we see Winstons views of Big Brother. We gain further understanding of Winstons important role in rebellion and the unique nature of his willpower
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Inexistance in some cases, due to oppressive and manipulative nature of the time
Individuals begin to form opinion of a certain aspect, display this through means of propaganda, and through influence, other individuals follow by
As such, the compulsion to rebel would have existed at the time, but not to a large extent ("...no tendency whatever to rebel against the discipline of the Party")