Is ignorance their strength or the goverment's?

The world in which 1984 takes place blinds their citizens by false promises, fear, and lies. It seems as though they have been taught what is wrong is right and what is right is wrong, brainwashing. They have attempted to clear history, preventing citizens from knowing the past, making it impossible for them to compare their life to someone else’s. There are posters everywhere and telescreens, all of which are used to prevent people from loosing their ignorance. The classic quote, "War is Peace, ignorance is strength, and slavery is freedom," is constantly corrupting all minds.

The government’s method of fear is equally as forceful as their brainwashing capabilities. Hate week, constant wars, and public executions are always taking place. "Big Brother s Watching you" constantly terrifies citizens to the point in which they act as they are emotionless, having no other dedications but to the government. Governments are the main influence over any society. It does not get affected by love, but by hate, and is does not care of religion, their ignorance.