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How Does the Telescreen Affect Winston?

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How Does the Telescreen Affect Winston?

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The telescreen has the general effect of driving everyone, including Winston, into a state of emotional and mental disarray. At least through the daytime hours, the telescreen never stops blaring, and there is no way of turning it off.

How does Winston feel about the telescreen?

Winston, the protagonist of the novel, seems bleak and hopeless in response to the telescreen. When he is facing the telescreen his expression is that of quiet optimism, as letting one's thoughts wander in public places can be dangerous.

What is the purpose of the telescreen in Winston's apartment?

The telescreen cannot be turned off for an unusual, and rather sinister, reason: the Party uses it to monitor the every moment and conversation of Party members. It is like having a CCTV camera in Winston's apartment which live streams his every move to the Inner Party members.

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