1984 #14

“He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother” (pg. 298). Big Brother is the face of the Party. Orwell never makes it clear whether or not he actually exists, but this concealment is how the government operates. Big Brother stands as the symbol for the communist government that rules Oceania. Winston’s struggles against the government, and consequently against Big Brother, lead to his capture an torture. Through torture he ultimately loves Big Brother; he loves the government. Orwell’s novel shows people the intensity of communistic ideals and how even the most sane people could falter.