Reality could include the Newspeak dictionary. Newspeak is the official and fictional language of Oceania. Newspeak contains no negative words and is designed to eliminate the possibility of rebellious thoughts. The people of Oceania believe that every word in this dictionary is true and credible even if it says 2+2=5. Another symbol of the novel besides Newspeak are Winston's dreams. He dreams that he may have been the cause of his mother's death when that is not the case. He also dreams of O'Brien and it appears that in his dream O'Brien is a positive figure in his life while in reality ends up controlling the torture he received at the Ministry of Love. In conclusion, the saying "all is not what it seems" fits the theme of appearance versus reality in the 1984 novel. Throughout the story, more and more lies evolve and become a reality for ordinary citizens of Oceania. The ministries give a different meaning than what they describe in their title, the characters evolve into undercover spies in which they later turn their backs on Winston, and several symbols foreshadow secrets and lies for the reader. Everyone in totalitarian Oceania is a slave to Big Brother and unfortunately believes everything the government tells them.