1984 Answer 2

For centuries the "lower classes" have revolted against authority in order to obtain equality and recognition. A majority of the time they have the advantage of size and spirit and can overthrow even the most powerful of people. In Orwell's 1984 the "proles" are Oceania's lower class and the main character, Winston, believes they could one day overthrow Big Brother.

Despite being the lowest ranking citizens in Oceania the proles have essentially more freedom than anyone else. However, they lack the courage, intelligence, and awareness to act on that freedom. They make up over half of the population and if the want for freedom could be realized a successful revolution could happen. If the proles could recognize their advantages they would have a chance at overthrowing Big Brother. 

Distraction is the key to controlling the proles throughout the novel. The party begins to distract the proles through fear of being punished and bombarding them with limitless amount of information they should now know. Fear makes the proles weak and vulnerable and once they reach that physical and mental state they infuse them with new facts. The proles are so over come with this intense amount of change they can no longer think for themselves. 

Although the proles do not rebel as Winston wishes they are a still a small, meek symbol of hope. They have been brainwashed into these mindless, animal like people but if they could become educated about the past and individual freedoms then they could overthrow the government. If proles, or lower classes, have had successful rebellions in the past then surely there could be one in the future and that is what Winston believes and hopes for. Winston has faith in the proles because they are the last speck of hope in this cruel, dark world.