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Fear tactics instill obedience and prevent resistance from "summary" of 1984 [Nineteen Eighty-four] by George Orwell
Fear, that pervasive and insidious tool of control, is the lifeblood of the Party's grip on the citizens of Oceania. It is through fear that obedience is ensured, and resistance is quashed before it can even take root. From the omnipresent telescreens that monitor every movement and utterance to the Thought Police who lurk in the shadows, fear permeates every facet of life in this totalitarian society. The Party understands the power of fear all too well, using it as a weapon to maintain its iron-fisted rule. By instilling a constant sense of dread in the hearts of the people, they are able to manipulate them into submission, ensuring that any thoughts of rebellion or dissent are quickly extinguished. The fear of being caught, of facing the wrath of Big Brother, is enough to keep even the most rebellious spirit in check. Obedience, then, becomes a natural response to this climate of fear. The citizens of Oceania know that any hint of defiance will b...
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