The following question is based on your reading of 1984 by george orwell.
according to goldstein’s book, why can the party count on the proles never to revolt?
a.
because the party’s motto “ignorance is strength” is something proles believe
b.
because the party’s surveillance of the proles is constant and foolproof
c.
because the proles appreciate the intellectual freedom the party grants them
d.
because the proles don’t have the intellect to know that life could be better

The answer is D. Because the proles don't have the intellect to know that life could be better.

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D. Because the proles don’t have the intellect to know that life could be better.  

The Party can count on the proles to never revolt, as Proles are situated at the bottom of the societal hierarchy, and are conditioned according to the rules set by the two upper classes, i.e. the Inner and the Outer Party. The story is set during the conflicting political atmosphere following the Second World War. The novel has a dystopian setting throughout its setting, thereby justifying the word ‘Orwellian’ which has been expressed in relation to deception, secrecy, secret services, and spy surveillance, thereby leading to manipulation of historical records in connection with the ruling of an authoritarian political organization.  

Further Explanation:

Proles are the working classes of the fictional nation of Oceania. If closely observed, Oceania’s proles closely resemble the ‘proletariat’ or the common people, who formed the basis of the Communist society. The proles are further organized into their indigenous social hierarchy. The Inner Party and Outer Party members consist of the upper echelons of Oceanic society, with the members of the Inner party emerging as the wealthiest of all them all. The proles are not subject to constant government surveillance, leaving them with a considerable share of freedom to choose and practice their occupation. The members of the Inner and Outer Party are subject to constant government scrutiny, and they also found their lives controlled. This structure is very similar to the Socialist regime of Communist Russia, who constantly kept the members of the party under surveillance. The proles do not receive formal education and only care about daily survival. They are exempt from displays of patriotic fervor or totally idolizing the Party leader, however, they are required to express a mild acknowledgment of their subjugation by the Party. The settling of proles to this situation, might not be favorable for a rebellion, as they have not yet learned to see beyond the present, into the great future.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: 1984- George Orwell

Subject: English

Keywords:

Proles, social hierarchy, spy, surveillance, dystopian novel, the proletariat, authoritarian government, rebellion.

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