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Emmanuel Goldstein

Emmanuel Goldstein is a fictional character in the book "1984" written by George Orwell. In the story, he is the leader of a group called "The Brotherhood" that is an enemy of the government. The government, called "The Party," uses Emmanuel Goldstein as a way to scare people into staying loyal to them. They say that he is a dangerous person who wants to overthrow the government and take away people's freedom. The Party makes sure that people are afraid of Emmanuel Goldstein and his followers so that they won't question the government's actions or beliefs. However, it is unclear if Emmanuel Goldstein actually exists or if he is simply a way for the government to maintain control over its citizens.