How Is 1984 A Dystopia

George Orwell’s novel “1984” is a startlingly original and haunting story that creates an imaginary world based on a classic interpretation of a “negative utopia,” more commonly referred to as a “dystopia.” Orwell is able to successfully create a world of fear where there is no sense of freedom and the citizens are “brainwashed” to believe that they are living in what is known as an ideal world. The government, or more accurately referred to in the book as the “Party” has managed to do this by suppressing a person’s ability to think for themselves and by eliminating their freedom by instilling fear through propaganda, strict rules and regulations, and never-ending surveillance. The members of the “Party” live very comfortable and lavish lives