"One of these days, thought Winston with sudden deep conviction, Syme will be vaporized. He is too intelligent. He sees too clearly and speaks too plainly. The Party does not like such people. One day he will disappear. It is written in his face." (53)
Syme is very loyal to The Party and to Newspeak. Winston thinks he'll be vaporized because he knows too much, even though he is very dedicated to Big Brother. This shows that The Party is not looking for people who are simply loyal, but for people who are blind. You can't be loyal and have a mind of your own. It threatens them.
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Thread: v. To make ones way cautiously through
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