ere not the only ones in need of fear. The growing matter of invasion of privacy is something that has no class boundaries. In fact, the better off you are, the more likely there is something to protect. This problem is something that has become more prevalent in recent years and showed up vividly in Gilliams film. The ministries extensive files on everyone was one level of invasion. People today fear what the government may know about them. They have birth certificate, job, bank and credit records. Some fear they also have medical records. At work, phone conversations and emails can be recorded. Public places have security cameras almost everywhere including restrooms. Soon to come, automatic tollbooths that keep track of what cars have gone through to minimize traffic. It is also an amazing way to keep track of where people are traveling. The Ministry of Information has all this and more. There are receipts for receipts and cameras everywhere. No piece of information remains private.The easiest way to follow peoples habits is to follow their money. People are asked for their address and other information, when applying for a grocery store card, when making a purchase of electronic equipment, or when sending in any warranty information. This is a growing marketing strategy that is difficult to avoid. If you want a product or warranty you must allow them access to yourself and sometimes your credit card. Brazil is a warning to maintain awareness about whom you give information to and what exactly it is that you tell them.Consumerism is not only a way to track peoples habits but has a life of its own. It can get out of control as easily as technology. In a subtle costume choice, a shoe for a hat, Gilliam made it clear that people can find themselves over the heads with so many choices (http://eagle.cc.ukans.edu/~jsmity/brazil.html). Sam Lowrys mother, who wore the hat, was the perfect individual in Brazils society....
