Fear is a constant factor in human life; It controls our actions and even our thoughts. Once a dictator is able to make people fear him he is able to control his people and prevent any form of rebellion. This is shown in ‘Animal Farm’ with how the dogs become a big part in the book. In section two the Napoleon begins to create a police force with the training of the dogs he took and raised from pups. The first step he took was to kill all the animals who opposed him or even thought of opposing him in the first place. By doing this it creates fear in the masses; which in turn creates confusion. With this confusion the animals can then look to their leader Napoleon for guidance. ‘1984’ Also uses fear constantly in order to prevent any thoughts of rebellion. Through out the whole book the main character Winston constantly refers to the thought police and how if people even looks suspicious the thought police well catch them and eventually punish them. This fear of being caught for even a wrong expression or thought constantly haunts ever one. By having a constant fear of even thinking of rebelling limits any rebellions dramatically. To back up this fear they have cameras every where constantly watching. In doing this no one ever feels safe to show anything but love for their government.
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