[aquila48]

I re-read it a short while ago. The most demoralizing part of the book is the ending when Winston Smith’s will and spirit is crushed and the system, Big Brother, wins.

With what’s going on with Trump and the J6 political prisoners the parallels are ominous.

[Pearls Before Swine]

The most demoralizing part of the book is the ending when Winston Smith’s will and spirit is crushed and the system, Big Brother, wins.

"What is in Room 101?"

"You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101. Your worst fears."

Sometimes it is something quite trivial. In your case, Winston, the worst thing is rats."

(quoted from memory, forgive inaccuracies)

Poor Winston. No wonder he was crushed.