Question

the following question is based on your reading of 1984 by george orwell. how is it that obrien poses such a danger to winston? a. he is too open with his revolutionary campaign. b. his kindness might be hiding some dark motive. c. he could at any moment be arrested for treason. d. his position within the inner party is too minor. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

In 1984, O'Brien is a member of the Inner Party. His kindness to Winston could be a ruse to draw Winston out and then arrest him for treason. He is not too open with a revolutionary campaign (as the Party suppresses such things), and his position in the Inner Party is not minor. His kindness being a cover for a dark motive makes him a danger to Winston.

Answer:

B. His kindness might be hiding some dark motive.