Fear tactics from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The ruling classes in both Animal Farm and 1984 use fear tactics to maintain control over the masses. In Animal Farm, Napoleon employs fear to keep the other animals in line. He uses his vicious dogs to intimidate and silence any opposition, instilling fear in the animals and preventing them from speaking out against him. The executions and purges that take place on the farm serve as a warning to any dissenters, ensuring that the animals remain obedient out of fear of facing a similar fate. Similarly, in 1984, the Party uses fear tactics to exert control over the citizens of Oceania. The constant surveillance, thought police, and fear of b...
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