In this passage Winston comes to the conclusion that the proles must be the ones to defeat the party, because the proles are much more powerful than they will ever realize. Winston’s logical nature and ability to reason is shown through his carefully calculated answer. “Even if the legendary Brotherhood existed, as just possible it might, it was inconceivable that its members could ever assemble in larger numbers than twos and threes.” There is irony in the fact that the rumored resistance movement is called the “Brotherhood”, implying comradery and gathering, but it’s alleged members will unlikely ever meet in large numbers. This inability to meet is what sets apart the proles from the members of the Party when regarding rebellion. In