The author argues that the capitalist class uses the lie of “justice,” “equality before the law,” and “liberty” to keep the working class in a state of wage slavery.
They point out that the government, the press, and the school system all propagate this lie in order to maintain the status quo.
The questions that the author raises are:
- What is the “gigantic lie” that the author is referring to?
- How does the capitalist class use this lie to maintain their power?
- What are the consequences of believing in this lie?
The answers to these questions are:
- The “gigantic lie” is the idea that the working class has the same opportunities as the capitalist class.
- The capitalist class uses this lie to keep the working class obedient to law and authority.
- The consequences of believing in this lie are that the working class will never challenge the capitalist class and will continue to live in a state of wage slavery.