Emmanuel Goldstein is a fictional character from George Orwell's novel, 1984. He is portrayed as a former leader of the Party who has become a scapegoat for the oppressive regime. Goldstein is depicted as the enemy of the state, representing rebellion and dissent against the totalitarian government. In the story, Goldstein is the author of the book titled The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism, which critiques the Party and its ideologies. He is often used in propaganda to instill fear and unify the citizens against a common enemy, serving as a symbol of the regime's manipulation of truth and reality.