War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. The slogans of the party help control the people of Oceania. Within these three sentences holds the key to Ingsoc's survival. Wherever a person may go, he would be bombarded by these slogans on billboards or from an anonymous voice yelling them through a telescreen. The people know these phrases by heart, but few really understand their underlying meanings. The secrets hidden in the slogans are kept away from the citizens for a good reason; because unveiling the truth would lead to Ingsoc's downfall and the rise of freedom for the people.
War is peace. The one stimulus that unifies a country the most is war. There seems to be something magical about it. When the state needs help, the people feel obligated to give money, hang flags, or even give their lives; whatever it takes to keep their country free and prosperous. …
