1984 And Brave New World: A Comparative Analysis

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Would you realize you’re living in a dystopian society if you were in one? In reading two different oppressive novels, 1984 and Brave New World shed light onto modern American issues. During 1984, Winston believes he can confide in a co-worker named Julia with his taboo thoughts about his government but later undergoes a mind-altering torture to turn both Winston and Julia into government-loving employees. This book entails of a utilitarian society through the main character Winston, whereas totalitarian novel Brave New World, is mostly lead from the point of view from Bernard Marx. The story is about the World State social structures and the humanity that society lacks. Both of these novels can be used for satirical reflection of the United

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