Conformity is rewarded, dissent is punished from "summary" of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler
The Party demands absolute conformity from its members, requiring them to adhere to its ideology without question. Those who deviate from the Party line are labeled as enemies of the revolution and are swiftly punished. Rubashov, once a devoted Party member, finds himself on the receiving end of this brutal system when he expresses doubts about the Party's methods and motives. His dissent is seen as a threat to the Party's authority, and he is subjected to a show trial where he is forced to confess to crimes he did not commit. Throughout his ordeal, Rubashov is reminded that the Party values conformity above all else. Those who conform are rewarded with power and privilege, while those who dissent are cast out and destroyed. The Party uses fear and intimidation to maintain control over its members, ensuring that...
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