Winston Smith lives in a totalitarian society where "The Party" rules across Oceania. The Party has created equality throughout this country by psychologically altering the citizens' minds. They govern the people so precisely that they make sure there is no freedom at all. "Thinkcrime" (just thinking to yourself, writing in a journal, ect.) was even punishable by death. They have made it so there is no individuality; they restrict most freedoms, constantly blare propaganda throughout the country, and make it so no one has any more rights. They even alter history records to make sure the people believe in what the Party says is true, not what actually happened in history. They make relationships a shameful thing; in fact, the Party has to approve of a couples marriage and if any physical attraction is shown then the relationship is not granted. They also alter everyone's views on sex making it seem like a horrible thing and that sex is only needed for the reproduction of Party supporters. I wouldn't say it is forced happiness because other then Winston, no one knows they are being forced and restricted. The Party is mainly altering people's lives so that it seems like conformity.
The world Orwell creates in 1984 is a utopia according to definition because every one is happy and equal.
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