The government uses torture to maintain control from "summary" of 1984, Animal Farm (Set of 2 Books) by Orwell George
The Party understands that torture is a powerful tool for maintaining control over its citizens. By subjecting individuals to physical and psychological pain, the Party is able to break their will and force them into submission. Through torture, the Party can instill fear in the hearts of its citizens, ensuring that they comply with its every command out of sheer terror. The Party's use of torture is not just about extracting information or punishing dissent; it is about demonstrating its absolute power and dominance over the people. Torture serves as a warning to those who might entertain thoughts of rebellion or resistance, showing them the consequences of defying the Party's authority. By keeping the threat of torture constantly looming over its citizens, the Party ensures that they remain obedient and compliant at all times. Moreover, torture is a means of reasserting the Party's control over reality itself. Through the manipulation of pain and suffering, the Party can shape individuals' perceptions of truth and reality, forcing them to accept whatever version of events the Party deems fit. By breaking down a person's sense of self and reality, the Party can rebuild them in its own image, ensuring unwavering loyalty and allegiance. In this way, torture becomes a tool not just for maintaining control, but for reshaping the very fabric of society. It is a means of crushing dissent, enforcing conformity, and solidifying the Party's grip on power. Through the strategic use of torture, the Party ensures that its authority remains unchallenged and that its citizens live in a constant state of fear and subjugation.
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