" ' It is impossible to found a civilization on fear and cruelty. It would never endure.' " Orwell 281
Stalin's intentions during the Russian Revolution to expand communism can be portrayed by this quote, in the novel 1984. Stalin maintained a specific system when controlling his people. He killed, tortured, and convinced his people to fear him. The reason I decided not to compare this quote to Hitler is because Hitler didn't put fear within his own people, while Stalin did. The use of propaganda by the Soviets were very important at this time. The big posters of Stalin appeared everywhere for people to see. If Stalin thought people were against him, then people would be killed on the spot. The lack of food and education made the people rely on the government for their basic needs. Soviet Union fell apart in 1991, leading to the end of communism. Oceania was able to maintain control by using the each individuals greatest fear against them.
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