Part 2 Ignorance is strength

“Sanity is not statistical.” (217)

After reading the chapter of the brotherhood’s book, Winston has solidified his knowledge in the party’s methods. Their methods rely upon their subject’s ignorance and terror. To maintain the stupidity and fear over its subjects the Party employs doublethink and blackwhite which are, in themselves, contradictory. Knowing this Winston feels more confident in his sanity even though the society and culture that Winston is exposed to says otherwise.

Inimical (211) – The state or quality of being inimical or hostile; hostility; unfriendliness.

Apex (208) - The highest point; the vertex