Dystopia In 1984 By George Orwell

Thomas More’s book, Utopia, was constructed to criticize aspects of European life during the 1500s. One issue that More evaluates is the subject of politics and war. War during this time was used to gain territory or increase the ruler’s power. The Utopians are a peaceful group of citizens that rarely have any altercations occurring upon their island. They have a strict daily schedule that provides a minute amount of time for leisure, resulting in a low rate of problems. So why does More bring up the issue of war, if the people of Utopia infrequently misbehave? More analyzes this issue to exemplify how war was implemented in Europe under the reign of King Henry VIII. In addition, more describes the Utopians’ preparations when they engage in war. More wrote Utopia to provide the citizens of Europe with a source of hope for a new outlook on life.

The next generation of the United States is in huge trouble. Slowly in front of our eyes America is becoming a dystopian society. Although, the United States was created to be close to perfect, as years go by we can see the dangerous reality of how far the US is from being perfect. Our society is going through a tough time right now and while it may not seem that our country is in trouble we will soon realize. So how does our modern society relates to a dystopian society? A dystopian society is an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one. Dystopia is also a term that that defines a corrupt government that projects a false image. This relates to the modern American society because it relates to how citizens are treated by the government. Our government enjoys throwing false images to the citizens of the country. The government also enjoys hiding things from the citizens to make everything seem better than it actually is in reality. Characteristics that a dystopian society lack are freedom, self-control, and individualism. Although, it is hard to accept the fact that our country is headed towards a downfall, we have to realize that our society is becoming a dystopian society.

The human condition can be described as the aspects of life that compose and form a person. Many novels depict a society where the human condition is manipulated by those in power. In 1984 by George Orwell, the human condition is controlled by the government. The nation, Oceania, is ruled by a strict, hostile regime called the Inner Party. The Inner Party keeps a constant, vigilant watch on their citizens through several methods such as the use of telescreens and thought police. Using this to their advantage, the Inner Party controls their citizens’ daily lives and routine. Failure to follow the Inner Party’s directives ultimately results in death. On the other hand, Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 portrays a society where the human condition is controlled by media. In this world, reading books has been outlawed. Books are now burned along with the houses that they are found in. Without books, citizens turn to various media outlets to fill their minds. Television parlors, Seashell ear thimbles, and similar objects encompass the citizens’ lives and continually surround them to the point of brainwashing. Both novels illustrate a harsh, manipulated human condition which is reflected in the societies’ people; however, between the two societies depicted, a more devastating, oppressive and strict human condition is demonstrated in Orwell’s 1984.

The next day as I walk through the school doors, I see Hunter glaring at me. Remembering what my mom said, I continue walking to class. I go to my first two periods and I read the book Utopia by Thomas Moore through both my classes. When the lunch bell rings, I jump up from my seat and head to the cafeteria where I sit down at my usual table alone. I start eating my peanut butter and jelly sandwich as Hunter and a bunch of his friends enter the cafeteria. I freeze in fear and I start to become enraged. My hands start to shake and my face turns bright red with anger. Without thinking about it, I stand up towering over Hunter. Hunter’s friends begin to laugh at my idiotic decision. I become even more enraged as I hold my hands up in front

A dystopian society is one with restricted freedom, whose values are worshipped by citizens who live in fear of surveillance or punishment. In 1984 by George Orwell, the protagonist lives in a futuristic world, controlled by big brother and the inner party over aspects of human life. In Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr, the fear of egalitarian policies, and the dangers of equality take over. In The Purge by James DeMonaco, the citizens relief to self-regulate violence and to protect themselves and their family from the protagonist. All dystopian literature shares similar characteristics, winston which is the protagonist in 1984, he lives in a society where the government takes over and tries to brainwash the citizens making them believe they live in a illusion of a perfect world. Winston is depicted and physically ill, but strong enough not to give in. “Who controls the past controls the future, who controls the present controls the past.” (Orwell 12). George Bergeron is the protagonist in Harrison Bergeron, the government makes him wear a radio, which broadcasts noise over these radios to interrupt the thoughts of smart people like George. ‘’Screams and barking cries of consternation came from the television set’’ (Vonnegut 2). Sergeant was the protagonist in the purge, he risked his life by saving others life for a night of horror. The Purge, Harrison Bergeron, and 1984 were all based off government, society where there is limiting and controlling the population. ‘’We

The novel “1984” by George Orwell exemplifies the issues of a government with overwhelming control of the people. This government controls the reality of all of their citizens by rewriting the past, instilling fear, and through manipulation. This is an astounding story because of the realistic qualities that are present throughout the text about an extreme regulatory government and its effects. This society is overwhelming consumed with the constructed reality that was taught to them by Big Brother. George Orwell brings significant aspects to the novel like the complexity of relationships during a rebellion and The Party’s obsession with power. The main character Winston struggles throughout the story trying to stay human through literature, self-expression and his individuality. The party uses human’s tendencies, weaknesses, and strengths in order to dehumanize their citizens to gain control over them.

Imagine a society that arrests innocent people for owning a book. In the novel Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury builds a world that firefighter’s burn down houses that have books instead of preventing fires from happening. In Montag’s society, burning book is a way to get rid of all the past knowledge because they don’t want their citizens to go against the society. In this utopia society, everyone looks exactly that same and they lack communication. Bradbury creates a futuristic community that doesn’t allow citizens to read books because they want all of their people to be content.

First, a dystopian society is characterized by, among other things: the use of propaganda to control citizens, the restriction of information and independent thought, the constant surveillance of citizens, and the worshipping of a figurehead. We can see these characteristics very clearly in the extreme and cruel Nazi Germany created by Hitler. He used lies to deter Germany’s citizens and restricted the flow of information. Independent thought and freedom of will were against the law, and the people were under constant watch to ensure they did exactly as the government wanted. “If people are to die in the war I will not spend time on them because they did not deserve better, and if we lose than I shall not show sorrow.” (Hitler Remember.org.)

“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”

The novel 1984 by George Orwell exemplifies the issues of a government with overwhelming control of the people. Throughout the text there are realistic qualities that exemplify an extreme regulatory government and its effects. This government controls the reality of all of their citizens by rewriting the past, instilling fear, hindering their freedom, and through manipulation. This society is overwhelmingly consumed with the constructed reality that was taught to them by Big Brother. The author George Orwell brings significant aspects to the novel like the complexity of relationships during a rebellion and The Party’s obsession with power. The main character Winston struggles throughout the story trying to stay human through literature, self-expression, and his individuality. The party uses human’s tendencies and weaknesses in order to dehumanize their citizens to gain control over them.

Throughout time numerous individuals have attempted to predict what the future holds for our society. If one was to narrow their focus on the past century they would see the works and predictions of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell. Both Huxley and Orwell, as one could infer, composed novels that describe future societies and their inner workings. Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World, where members of society originate from a lab and who’s lives are pre-determined by the controllers. The controllers of Huxley’s futuristic society’s fundamental goal is to create an ideal community where every member achieves optimal happiness through the lives that are chosen for them and through the use of a euphoria inducing drug named Soma. The main

A dystopia is an imaginary, imperfect place where those who dwell are faced with terrible circumstances. The novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley illustrates the concept of a dystopia. A utopia is an ideal place where everything is perfect, but in the novel, it becomes apparent that the author is trying to demonstrate the negative effects on a society when it attempts to become an unreachable utopian society. Brave New World is seen as a dystopia for many reasons, as citizens are deprived of freedom, programmed to be emotionless and under the control of a corrupt dictatorship. These points illustrate the irony of a society’s attempt to reach utopia by opposing ethics and morality; citizens are tragically distanced from paradise,

In the Dystopian Novel, “1984” by George Orwell, there are multiple assets that changes the lives of many people, in their personality and the ways of how they live. Their way of life is being destroyed due to the iron fist of a godly figure named, “Big Brother”. The methods that are being used, were odd, but at the same time, undignified. In this dystopian “society [,] itself is typically the antagonist; it is society actively working against the protagonist’s aims and desires.” (“Dystopian Fiction: An Introduction” 1). There were many methods that are being messed with, three out of the many important themes would be the public’s, Language , Love, and Technology. Destroying what little of the population 's personality, by removing their originality and creativity of words, stripping people of their own emotions to love their families, or even to have emotions for a significant other, all while being overly-controlling, with telescreens promising none are getting any freedom in their personal lives, in this messed up way of life, any creativity could spark a revolution against, “The Party”.

It is a natural tendency for men to become a part of societies, and most commonly these societies also have governments which maintain order and protect the people under said government. However, there are many forms of government, all of which have flaws and none can be considered a perfect government. One government which is commonly found in beginning of many societies is a monarchy. The flaws and unjust division of power within a monarchy leads John Locke to create a utopian society, which is a perfect or ideal society. John Locke attempts to create a utopian society in his Second Treatise of Government in the following three ways: his desire for the equality of men and women; his perspective on slavery; and his beliefs on property.

Utopia is a brilliant novel written by Thomas More. The idea of a utopia seems impossible, how can anyone live in a perfect place when perfection is in the eyes of the beholder? The Utopia in this novel is nothing more than abundant of already established ideas therefore it can’t not truly be a Utopia.