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Why can't Winston turn off his telescreen?

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Answer: In Winston's world, the telescreen transmits messages directly from the Party. ... The telescreen cannot be turned off for an unusual, and rather sinister, reason: the Party uses it to monitor the every moment and conversation of Party members.

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