... be reduced from thirty grams to twenty" (28). Whenever news of victory appear, Winston learns to expect a reduction of some ration. The war is used as a buffer against any unhappiness which could result from the decreased chocolate ration. In this way, the Party prevents any rebellious tendencies from appearing. As Winston does his stretches, he reminisces about his parents, and ... mentions that "war had been literally continuous" (33). Here, it appears that the war can be used as propaganda to raise patriotic fervor for Oceania. ... general standard of living" (188) because it became...

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