Through out George Orwells 1984, the use of telescreens is very efficient and effective for the Party. On the other hand it plays a very hard role on our main character, Winston. Through out the novel, he lives in fear of the telescreen and is ultimately taken by the mighty power that is the Party, all in help by the telescreen. The watchful eye of the telescreen is not totally fiction though, in many places it all ready exists. Winston is a worker who"s job is to change history to make sure that its "correct" by the Parties standards. He...
witch everyone was caught up by the strong possibility that there being watched, and if/when they foul up, there next in line to be reconditioned. Even Winston knew the great power of surveillance as he set his features into the expression of quiet optimism which it was advisable to wear when facing the telescreen. Orwell 1950, 8 And he also knew that the hidden eyes and ears can quickly and efficiently remind you that "YOU ARE THE DEAD" Orwell 1950, 182 The power portrayed in this novel can only come from and be maintained by the power of surveillance.