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Alert- Stupid Question. Actually a lot of questions So was O'Brien ever apart of The Brotherhood or against the Party. Because I remember him mentioning to Winston the dream where they would meet in a place with no darkness. 2.) Do we ever find out what happened to Winston's wife Katherine? 3.) Does Julia experience the torture with the rats or just told about it?
Bigsoph O'Brien gives people he contacts hope, raising their spirits that there is a way out. This way, when he springs the trap, their fall is that much grea…mǰO'Brien gives people he contacts hope, raising their spirits that there is a way out. This way, when he springs the trap, their fall is that much greater.

He shows Winston that there is no hope, that any dream, any fantasy can be quashed by the state

Winston was unusual in that he still believed in hope. Most of the citizens are so afraid of being found out they go to ground and try not to stand out. Winston was chosen for his subtle strength(less)
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