'Big Brother In George Orwell's 1984'

Throughout 1984, the party uses an excess amount of ways to observe and declare dominance over the people. An omniscient image known throughout book would be “Big Brother” appearing on countless walls and buildings. Big Brother, one of the novel’s central symbols, represents, Government regulation and the Party within the society. When trying to maintain control within the people, the party makes use of propaganda and fierce icons such as Big Brother. He can either be a watchful protector or a force not to be messed with.In the beginning of the novel Winston describes him saying, “ Big Brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector, standing like a rock against the hordes of Asia.” The Government signifies him as a “fearless protector”
In part 3 chapter 2 it says,”does Big Brother exist?' 'It is of no importance. He exists.' 'Will Big Brother ever die?' 'Of course not. How could he die?” Winston asked questions about Big Brother O’Brien tells him he does and does not exist. He is able to become the embodiment of the party, but he can never perish. O’Brien also states,”Of course he exists. The Party exists.” Meaning as long as the Party is functioning he will always coexist with it. He is the “mask” of the Party and can be used as a scapegoat for the government. He will be the first thing that will come to your mind when you think of the Party. The posters all around the country intimidate the population and he acts as a law enforcer watching over the people using fear.
1984 had many symbols, but Big Brother stood out as the median because he depicts the regulation of the Government and the Party itself within the civilization. Without him, the government would’ve had much less power over the population and could’ve changed the way people view the Party. As a result, Big Brother heavily influenced the novel aiding the Party and establishing authority over the