Lately I have been wondering if the proles are better off in the situation that they are currently in. The only ones who seem to be upset and not content with their situation are the ones who know of a better situation. The proles are seemingly the only ones happy other than a few privileged inner party members. Only those like Winston are the ones who are not content in the situation of the proles. The proles are not likely to rebel because they don't know that they are being taken advantage of and fooled by endless propaganda and lies. This is a prime example of ignorance is bliss where one is happy in an otherwise poor situation since they don't know any better .