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Emmanuel Goldstein

maleFirst seen chapter 3Last seen chapter 18

Goldstein appears on the telescreen as the enemy during the Two Minutes Hate. A child shouts "Goldstein!" during the confrontation with Winston. Goldstein has fled and is currently in hiding, with his whereabouts unknown Goldstein’s effigy is burned during protests, reflecting ongoing Party propaganda.

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