It is ironic because the proles show how much power they have, but tend to never realize it when it comes to using that strength in outrage against bigger problems.
Mitromorpha proles was created in 1922.
Just as the quote goes "Only the proles are free" and if there's hope, it lies in the proles. Winston knows that the only one that are free from the monitor of the party are the proles. Hence he viewed them as the only hope for freedom. However, the proles are not really concerned about this.
The Inner Party provided the spectable for the Proles in "1984" because the party members were thought to be taken care of by the government, while the proles were left to their own devices in caring for themselves.
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The proles watch a form of pornoggraphy. They enjoy themselfs and don"t ask questions. This is how the governemnt wants it
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Orwell describes the proles in 1984 as being uneducated, impoverished, and politically apathetic because they represent the majority of the population in the novel who are kept ignorant and distracted by the ruling party. By keeping the proles in this state, the party maintains control over them and prevents any potential uprising or rebellion. This serves to emphasize the stark contrast between the oppressed proles and the privileged Inner Party members.
The proles are controlled through a constant supply of meaningless entertainment, keeping them occupied enough to prevent them from becoming politically-minded, and therefore revolting against the Party.