Comparison Essay Between 1984 and Bnw - 1285 Words

Dystopias: Why they can be both Pleasant and Disturbing Human interests play a major role in the agreeability of a society. Dystopias, in some cases, can actually be seen as utopias if one has been conditioned to believe it is, as seen in Aldous Huxleys Brave New World. However, if conditioning fails, or, is not exercised, even utopias can very easily become dystopias, such as in George Orwells 1984. Therefore, what one views as a dystopia, another could easily see as a utopia, and vice versa. Huxleys Brave New World and Orwells 1984 are in many ways, very similar. Both novels incorporate class of people who only exist on the outside edge of the society, which the authors use to compare between societies which they believe we†¦show more content†¦And not the childs mind only. The adults mind too Ââ€" all his life long. The mind that judges and desires and decides Ââ€" made up of these suggestions. But all these suggestion are our suggestions! (Page 23, BNW) By demolishing the ‘dirtiness of sex, the sacredness has also been eliminated and thus efficiently eliminating any thoughts which may lead to deeper emotions. On the other hand, in 1984 by George Orwell, the concept of sex is seen as a sinful act which should be practised only when they must, in order to do their duty to the party. (Page 139, 1984) Love is prominently forced out once it is discovered, such as in the case of Winston and Julia. Their forbidden love was crushed and any loyalties to one another eliminated. They were forced to betray one another and re-taught to love only Big Brother. Privacy is unheard of, as there are telescreens which watch everything, all the time, to prevent any possible fluctuations, with a fear of secrecy and paranoia. The society of Oceania is all-encompassing and there are no ‘outside places for the citizens to compare themselves to, such as the savage reserves and islands seen in Brave New World. All of the Outer Party members are dehumanized. Everything is controlled. Nobody is ever alone. Yet, everyone is always alone. The statements simply represent how everyone is always being watched, and th us, never alone, but only to the extent where it is through a machine. Everyone is also isolated from