"It resembled the face of a sheep, and the voice, too, had a sheeplike quality." (12)

         In this quotation, Orwell uses irony to suggest to the reader that Goldstein is a non-conformist, and an individual. The irony here lies in the symbolism. By painting the mental picture of a sheep with Goldstein's face and voice, it separates him from the rest of the "herd." Sheep are often used as symbolism for crowd mentality, peer pressure, and conformity. When viewed from far away, one only sees the herd, not the individual sheep. Big Brother and the Party do not want people to be individuals- they encourage conformity and herd mentality. Goldstein is the exception, the individual separated from the pack. The term "black sheep," often used to describe outcasts and eccentrics comes to mind here as well- he is the outcast of society.