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Proles represent oppressed working class from "summary" of 1984 [Nineteen Eighty-four] by George Orwell
The Proles, a term derived from the word "proletariat," make up the majority of the population in Oceania. They are the working class, toiling away in factories and on farms, living in squalid conditions and struggling to make ends meet. They are uneducated, ignorant of the Party's propaganda, and largely left to their own devices. The Party views them as insignificant, as long as they do not pose a threat to their power. The Proles represent the oppressed working class, kept in check by the Party's surveillance and manipulation. Despite their bleak existence, the Proles have a certain freedom that the Party members do not. They are not subjected to the constant surveillance and indoctrination that the Party imposes on its members. They are allowed to live relatively freely, as long as they do not engage in any activities that could be seen as subversive. The Party knows that as long as the Proles are kept busy with their menial tasks and entertainment, they will not rise up against their oppressors. The Party recognizes the Proles as a potential threat, however. They are aware of the power that the working class holds, should they ever unite and revolt against the Party. This is why the Party goes to great lengths to keep the Proles divided and distracted, ensuring that they remain ignorant of their own strength. The Party also uses the Proles as a source of labor, exploiting their hard work and keeping them in a state of perpetual poverty. Despite their oppression, there is a sense of hope in the Proles. They have not been completely brainwashed by the Party's propaganda, and there is a spark of humanity that still exists within them. This is seen in their music, their art, and their relationships with one another. The Party fears this spark, knowing that it has the potential to ignite a revolution. As long as the Proles remain divided and downtrodden, however, the Party's hold on power remains secure.
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