Thought Police 1984

In
, the government, or the Party, is a very controlling force in the lives of
the citizens.  It puts up cameras everywhere to watch the people, and to enforce good, patriotic
behavior.  So, no matter where you go, you are always being watched.  That way, if you say
something negative against the Party, it is recorded, and the government comes after you.  It is
wrong to say anything against the Party, to rebel, or even to not be super-enthusiastic about
the Party in any way.  And, it isn't only actions and words that are punished; they attempt to
punish even your rebellious thoughts.

So, the Thought Police are the people
hired by the government to monitor all of the screens, and to hunt down and find anyone who has
committed crimes against the party.  Those crimes are speaking out, not participating in
activities, appearing to not enjoy Party activities, and even thinking badly about activities. 
How do they monitor thoughts?  Well, sometimes when you are sleeping, you talk in your sleep,
and those words reflect your inner thoughts.  Sometimes, you might hesitate before chanting a
Party ritual.  Sometimes, you might not be yelling out hatred during the set-aside Hate times
during the day.  Any hesitation, any apparent lack of enthusiasm or patriotism, is considered
Thoughtcrime, becuase it indicates that your thoughts are rebellious, that in your head and
heart you aren't loyal to the Party.  So, the Thought Police punish you not only for blatant
crimes, but subtle things too, labeled as Thoughtcrimes.  It's a pretty scary situation, and one
that stressesout.  He is always worried that the Thought Police are going to know that he hates
the party, and come after him.  I hope that those thoughts helped; good
luck!