Surveillance & The Eye
What is the Eye?
This symbol of control watches every student constantly.
What is despair?
Students describe the environment behind the locked doors as filled with this emotion.
What is restricted by the State?
“Learn only what is permitted” suggests that knowledge is being…
What are their minds?
The Eye sees more than just students’ faces—it sees into these.
What is mental obedience / controlled thinking?
The system pressures students not to think freely but instead to practice this.
What is “What is behind these locking doors?
“Nothing” is the answer to this question about what lies behind the doors.
What is thinking the wrong thing?
Students pretend to study mostly to avoid doing this.
What is control / suppression?
Education is not used for growth but for this darker purpose.
What is hopelessness?
“The State permits no hope” clearly illustrates this main feeling.