Fear motivates obedience among citizens from "summary" of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
In Oceania, fear is the predominant force that compels citizens to comply with the Party's strict regulations. The Party's use of fear as a tool for control is evident in the constant surveillance and monitoring of citizens through telescreens, Thought Police, and children indoctrinated to spy on their parents. The ever-present threat of being caught engaging in thoughtcrime or any form of dissent instills a sense of dread in individuals, leading them to conform out of self-preservation. The Party's manipulation of fear is further exemplified through the use of physical and psychological torture as a means of punishment and coercion. The dreaded Room 101, where individuals are subjected to their worst fears, is a ...
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