Room 101 By George Orwell Essay

Evaluating the Power of Fear in George Orwell’s 1984 Societies that function under the pretense of one caste benefitting from the other's oppression is nothing new. However, it does come with consequences, a major one being class struggles. When applying Marxist criticism, it is unmistakable that George Orwell’s 1984 presents a totalitarian government by maintaining control of citizens and putting them in a frightening state, consequently placing an overwhelming sense of paranoia and fear in citizens' everyday lives. For example, the Inner Party instills fear in citizens by utilizing propaganda, enforcing negative terms and ideas to trigger anxiety, and maintains constant surveillance of its citizens. Therefore, it is evident that Orwell illustrates how the highest class retains their power and

I have a wife and three children. The biggest of them isn't six years old. You can take the whole lot of them and cut their throats in front of my eyes, and I'll stand by and watch them. But not Room 101." Orwell 243. It is apparent that fear circles the room, as the prisoner begins pleading and shrieking to face death rather than going into the torturous room. Using the drastic comparison of sacrificing his wife and kids for his safety shows the readers what people are willing to give up in exchange for not entering Room 101. The fear associated with this room is enough to force a grown man to bend to the will of the Party and turn his opposition into loyal support. The Party understands the deep fear that people in Oceania have for this room. They utilize it to their advantage as it forces citizens to be slaves of the Party, solidifying their position at the top of the hierarchy. Additionally, the Party encircles the term “Thought Police” with ambiguity and intimidation to create fear. This is evident when Winston and Julia are alone; they suddenly see, "Someone was climbing through the window. There was a stampede of boots up the