According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a dystopia is defined as “an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives” or an “anti-utopia.” The word “utopia” was first coined by Plato and later used by Sir Thomas More in 1516 in his book Utopia. The book features a fictional island called Utopia and all its customs. This book stimulated and spawned more innovative genres, including dystopian novels. Dystopian novels, like any other well-written novel, contain a strongly developed protagonist and a mysterious overarching antagonist. Often the author labels the government or leader of the corrupt society as the antagonist. The authors have the propensity to exploit the social injustices ignored in modern society and embellish them in a future society where they will ultimately lead to the end of humanity. Often the protagonist of the dystopian novel is the point of view from which the narrative is told. Protagonists tend to be characterized as rebellious as they attempt to remain ethical and honorable in a depraved society. However, when the main character of some of the most famous dystopian novels rebels, he is less successful in maintaining morality than a more passive character. For example, George Orwell's 1984 features a society where the government watches the citizens' every move. . The government controls its people by terrorizing them and observing both their thoughts and actions. The story is told through the perspective of Winston Smith. Winston Smith works for the government and at the beginning of the novel would not dare take part in anything illegal. He lives his life in a very ordinary way until he decides to buy a diary. At this point diaries are illegal along with private thoughts. Winston...... middle of paper...... character leads to success in maintaining one's ethical beliefs. Readers want the main character of a dystopian novel to be rebellious and fight for what the character believes is right and right. Apparently, rebelling and creating a riot simply kills the protagonist morally or physically, but readers still long for a classic hero. They desire a protagonist with moral fiber who will defend his beliefs and kill the fraudulent government. “She is a flag on top of a hill, showing what can still be done: we too can be saved.” However, dying for one's morals does not feel like the right choice. A protagonist in a dystopian novel wishes to have an impact on other characters. Persuading others is difficult to do while dead. To be successful in influencing others and staying alive, the main character must stay under the radar and silently rebel.