In the book "1984" by George Orwell, the Party controls the past, present, and future as they alter historical records and effectively brainwash the population. A character in this book named Julia says, "It's the one thing they can't do. They can make you say anythinganythingbut they can't make you believe it. They can't get inside you," to her boyfriend Winston. The thought that the Party cannot change your feelings seemed to comfort Winston, as if that isn't something he should know for himself without being told. That is how clueless and brainwashed all the members of the Party in this book are. These characters are completely controlled physically and mentally by a totalitarian government. The Party constantly watches all citizens for any sign of rebellion or thought-crime, and at the same time tries to appear kind and concerned rather than ruthless and invasive.
Love is a clear antithesis to everything the Party stands and is almost a character itself the way it so......
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