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During the process of this punishment, and perhaps as an act of psychological torture, O’Brien admits that he pretended to be connected to the Brotherhood merely to trap Winston in an act of open disloyalty to the Party. This revelation raises more questions about O’Brien than it answers.
Whatever the Party holds to be the truth, is truth. It is impossible to see reality except by looking through the eyes of the Party. In this quote, O’Brien lays out one of the core concepts of the Party between sessions of torturing Winston.
O'Brien nods without surprise. Winston then asks O'Brien if he knows the ending of the rhyme about the London churches. O'Brien completes the rhyme. As he departs, Winston realizes that O'Brien, too, leads a double life, working for the Party's interests even as he seeks to undermine them.
O'Brien Character Analysis. The antagonist of the novel—a corrupt bureaucrat, member of the Inner Party, and symbol of dehumanizing and dehumanized despotism. O'Brien's charismatic appearance and manners fool Winston into believing that he too is working against the Party, leading Winston to incriminate himself.
Quick answer: O'Brien's response reveals that the Party's true motive for seeking total power is to achieve pure control over individuals, not for wealth...
O'Brien says she betrayed Winston and was quickly converted through torture. Next Winston asks if Big Brother exists in the same way that he, Winston, does. O'Brien responds that Winston does not exist.
O'Brien's role in "1984" highlights the deceptive nature of the Party, showcasing how trust and hope can be exploited to reinforce the regime's power. Through his interactions with Winston, O'Brien illustrates the extent of the Party's surveillance and control, emphasizing the futility of rebellion.
