Examples Of Dystopia In 1984

U-nope-ia Throughout history there have been countless attempts to create a utopia. A utopia is a place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions. The complete opposite of a utopia is a dystopia. A dystopia is a futuristic, imagined, universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral or totalitarian control. While dystopias seem far fetched they often are making criticism of a current trend, societal norm, or political system. The ideas placed in a utopia are usually too good to be true. A utopia transitions into a dystopia when the laws and regulations become overly controlling

The Inner Party controls Oceania, they make the rule and decides who must follow them. For example, when Winston and Julia visited O’Brien’s house they were shocked to see that he could turn off his telescreen, and when questioned by Winston O’Brien responded with “Yes we can turn it off. We have that privilege”(Orwell 140). Privileges such as this create the ideal situations for those in control.The Inner Party also have better conditions than the Outer Party and the Paroles. This is demonstrated by O’Brien’s home, which is well kept and rich looking. When Winston first entered the home his initial description of the room was “The room they were standing in was long-shaped and softly lit. The tele screen was dimmed to a low murmur; the richness of the dark-blue carpet gave one the impression of treading on velvet”(Orwell 138). While the Outer party was forced to live in poverty and filth, members of the Inner Party had the luxury of velvet carpets. Another utopian ideal the Inner Party was able to enjoy is the power of always being correct. Members of the Inner Party were able to say what they want and regardless of what anyone else says it is right. One of the torture tactics included training Winston that “ Freedom is slavery, two and two make five , and God is power” (Orwell 228) The Inner Party made the entire society alterable. These ideals all together shaped the perfect society for those who were able to experience