The party enforces a culture of fear and obedience from "summary" of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler
Rubashov knew that the Party relied on instilling fear and maintaining obedience among its members. The Party's power was not just in its ability to control resources or make decisions, but in its ability to control minds. The threat of punishment hung over everything, ensuring that no one dared to step out of line. Dissent was not tolerated; it was seen as a betrayal of the Party and its ideals. The Party's manipulation of fear was evident in the way that even those who had committed no crimes were afraid of being accused. The mere suspicion of disloyalty was enough to ruin a person's life. People lived in constant fear of being reported by their neighbors or colleagues, of being taken away in the middle of the night and never seen again. This fear kept people in line, prevented them from questioning or challenging the Party's authority. Obedience was enforced through a combination of fear and indoctrination. From a young age, Party members were taught to unquestioningly follow orders, to put the needs of the Party above their own desires. They were taught that any sacrifice was justifi...
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