The simple thing most of us know as language actually has a lot of problems itself in 1984. For example, books aren't allowed since you can't have your own thoughts or opinions if they aren't the same as Big Brothers. To go as low as to control what people say and think is beyond extreme control. How can the people of this community interact with one another if only certain things are allowed to be said and thought? That is why Winston keeps a diary anyway, for personal sanity to make sure his ideas and thoughts never leave his mind. For an idea to exist, there has to be words to explain it. I understand why Winston goes against Big Brother since his expectations are too high, and something as simple as keeping a diary is a crime. This is where the 'thought police' come in as well. They try to make sure no one picks up on how Big Brother's tactics are not beneficial.
If you had to live in an era where you could only think certain thoughts and you couldn't say what was on your mind, how would you deal with that? Would you go against your leader like Winston? Should Winston be punished if he is caught for keeping a journal?
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