As Winston sits at the cafe and contemplates his current position we are shown that Big Brother has indeed succeeded; Winston loves Big Brother. The rebellion that existed inside of Winston is gone and now he is free to buy into the propaganda of Big Brother. I feel this is the victory of Big Brother because Winston is now under their control which is what the purpose of the institution is.
The One State rules with such an iron fist that a form of revolt that would result in the downfall of Big Brother is highly unlikely. The fail safes that are in place to ensure such activities do not occur (the telescreens, the thought police, even children) are shown as being very effective in controlling the actions of people via fear. As a result the possibility of rising up in a unified number that would be strong enough to make a difference is highly doubtful. However, suspending logic for a moment, Big Brother could possibly be overthrown by the proles if they chose to unify. Winston even points this out while he is walking amongst their society. Big Brother does not dissect and manipulate every facet of prole life which leaves the door open for rebellious union amongst proles who so wished. They then could potentially riot and spread the idea of doubt among Party members which could snowball into widespread suspicion leading to a possible upheaval of Big Brother. Now, unsuspending logical thought processes, the likely hood of Big Brother being overthrown is slim to none.
Judging from the end of the novel Winston Smith sits at the cafe for a few more hours mulling over his love for Big Brother. When it is time for him to return home and obey curfew he will do so and the next morning return to work as normal. I interpret this from the quote, "I love Big Brother." Winston has finally succumbed to the authority of Big Brother and love the One Party like the countless other Party members. As a result of this he will engage in the behaviors that are seen as appropriate by Big Brother: obeying rules, working diligently, ect.
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