Since the beginning of the United States, Americans have always viewed the future in two ways; one, as the perfect society with a perfect government, or two, as a communistic world where free will no longer exists and no one is happy. The novel 1984 by George Orwell is a combination of both theories. On the "bad" side, a communist state exists which is enforced with surveillance technology and loyal patriots. On the "good" side, however, everyone in the society who was born after the hostile takeover, which converted the once democratic government into a communist government, isn't angry about his or her life, nor do they wish to change any aspect of their life. For the few followers who exist, it is a maddening existence, of constant work and brainwashing. George Orwell's novel was definitely different from the actual world, but how different were they? They were different in 3 ways: government, society, and behaviors.
             The two governmental systems were different in a very major way. The actual government of England was a democracy. This democracy's foundation was made up of a parliament and a prime minister. Most other nations had the same set up. In Orwell's novel only only a few people lead the government. Airstrip One, which is the area we call England, was home to Winston and the central government of Oceania (a large nation consisting of North America, England, South Africa, and Australia). This central government had 4 sections. The "Ministry of Peace," the "Ministry of Love," the "Ministry of Truth," and the "Ministry of Plenty." Winston works in the "Ministry of Truth." The names of the ministries are misleading. They are opposites of what they appear to be. The "Ministry of Peace" declares war and tends to other such activities. The "Ministry of Love" is mainly a true description, but it does not promote love for people it promotes love for the "Party." It does this through torture and brainwashing. The "Ministry ...