Locating the exact page number for the quote "The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake" in a Signet edition of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four requires knowing the specific edition you possess. Signet has published numerous editions over the years, each with varying pagination due to font size, margins, and other formatting choices.
Unfortunately, there's no central database mapping quotes to page numbers across all Signet editions. To find the page number, you'll need to do the following:
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Identify Your Edition: Look closely at the title page or copyright page of your book. Note the edition number, publication date, and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). This information is crucial in distinguishing your copy from others.
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Search Your Book: Use the "Find" function (usually Ctrl+F on a computer or a similar function on an e-reader) to search for the exact phrase, "The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake." (Note that minor variations in wording might exist depending on the edition). The search should pinpoint the page number for you.
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Consider Context: While the precise wording may vary slightly, the context surrounding the statement should be fairly consistent across editions. This context should help you confirm you've found the correct passage, even if the specific words aren't an exact match.
Why Page Numbers Vary: Different Signet editions will have different page counts due to:
- Font Size: Larger fonts will require fewer pages, while smaller fonts will require more.
- Margins: Larger margins lead to fewer words per page, and vice versa.
- Formatting: The layout (chapter breaks, paragraph styles, etc.) can slightly impact pagination.
Instead of a precise page number, I can offer contextual information: The core idea of the Party's pursuit of power for its own sake is woven throughout the novel. It's not usually expressed in one single, concise sentence across all versions. This theme manifests in various ways, often through O'Brien's explanations of Party ideology and Winston's gradual understanding of its insidious nature. Therefore, finding the exact phrasing will depend entirely on your copy of the book.
