Part II-Section IX

It was to be expected that our enemy of war would change eventually, but even knowing it would happen still wasn't enough for me to prepare for the complete ignorance nearly every one of my comrades showed following the government's statement. I am frustrated that people basically forgot Oceania was ever at war with Eurasia, even though it was happening up until a few days ago. Yet, I do not blame them for their blindness; Big Brother is to blame. His ideas and contradictory slogans create the stupidity that annoy me so much. At least the change of enemy put enough work on my desk to keep my mind from rebellion and my hate toward Big Brother in general. As for the book, I finally got it during one of the rallies for Hate Week. I was not able to peek at it for six days because of work and other priorities; the wait increased my anticipation to maybe, just maybe, get some answers. I was not disappointed the least bit after reading some of the book. Although it did not tell me much new, it organized my jumbled thoughts in a way I understood for the first time since I even began despising the Party. I hope I get the chance to start work with the Brotherhood soon. Change is waiting for me.