Party members in Oceanic society are constantly reminded of their government's omnipotence through propaganda. The most common of which is the portrayal of Big Brother, which is intended to impose fear on the viewer. Orwell successfully translates this mood through his language when he describes this portrait, saying that it was "something that got into your skull, hitting your brain, scaring you out of your beliefs, persuading you, almost, to deny the evidence of your senses". (Orwell). By choosing his words carefully, the reader became more aware of how a simple image could incite panic in a citizen of Oceanic society. He also changes the point of view to second person, making the reader feel the emotion directed at himself. This writing alone makes the reader understand how Winston's seemingly obvious position in society is obscured by the complexity of his situation. By studying this passage, the reader will begin to understand the manipulation and confusion that a totalitarian government can cause, destroying the sanity of its people until they have no choice but to obey. Winston even admits that despite all the claims he might make against the validity of his government, the government might be right. He knows he doesn't have the mental capacity to figure it all out on his own, so in the end it was inevitable for him to do so