The Perfect World In 1984, By George Orwell

In the case of 1984, Orwell wants to make readers aware of universal truths, and in order to do this, he encourages readers to question their impressions of a perfect place. The totalitarian world, whether established on Marx, Islam, or whatever else, is a universe of people who accept what they are told, rather than question authority. There, the novel has no place. In the novel 1984, the government brainwashes their society into accepting their world to be perfect. Citizens within the society conform to uniform expectations and are dehumanized without any knowledge of the corruption they subject to. Worshiping a corrupt leader allows for the society to continue to be blinded of the banishment they are in from the natural world. Unfortunately, this illusion does not only exist in novels. Real life examples exist as well, for example, the Jonestown cult was a utopia that evolved leisurely into a dystopia. In both instances of 1984 and Jonestown, it is very apparent that an …show more content…
This idea of a perfect world verses the oppression of societal control makes one question if one is victims of the same ignorance. A perfect world does not exist and citizens should live in a state of mind of not questioning and going with the crowd. The topic of utopia and dystopia impacts modern audience because it allows for one to question their interpretation of an ideal world. Brings one to the attention of the simple things in life brushed off to the side on a daily basis. Leaders in power tend to abuse their power and do not always have the citizens best interest in mind. George Orwell, portrayed this manipulation of power very well in 1984. His book made people aware of their surroundings leaving many un easy and disputing over it to this