Exploring Room 101 in 1984
In George Orwell’s 1984, Room 101 stands as the ultimate instrument of control used by the Party. It’s a place where prisoners face their deepest fears, ensuring complete psychological submission. For Winston Smith, this means confronting his terror of rats, symbolized by the horrifying face mask. This ordeal forces Winston to betray Julia, breaking his most personal bonds. However, despite this betrayal, Room 101 does not succeed in making Winston love Big Brother. Instead, it reveals the Party’s terrifying power and the fragility of human resistance.
