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All of whom have been conditioned from birth to behave in certain mannerisms depending on their social status. “The lower the class… the less oxygen.” (Huxley 14) and are exposed to alcohol at various levels to ensure the desired brain capacity. Alphas are not subject to this treatment and can develop as a normal person would. Each group is trained like Pavlov's dogs and is conditioned to fulfill their role in society, and their lives are predestined. In 1984 there are only three classes: the Inner Party, the Outer Party and the Proles. The internal party is the highest class and watches over the other two parties and controls their loyalty. The Outer party represents the middle or working class, and their lives are closely observed by the Inner party. The proles are representative of the lower class, they are the largest social group and live their lives in poverty. “The proles and the animals are free,” (Orwell 62). The proles enjoy the greatest freedom because the upper classes do not believe that they are competent enough to be considered a threat. In 1984 the “proles remained human” since they were allowed to live freely and in Brave New World the Alphas are the most human because they are not altered like fetuses. Also, unlike Brave New World, nothing is done to different groups of people to hinder their mental capacity. However, tests are carried out to determine which party and individual he belongs to. Colored uniforms distinguish the parties, but the sequence of colors is different in the two stories. For example, black is the color of the Inner Party, the highest group, but also of the proles. , the lowest group. Furthermore, social classes in 1984 rarely mix, whereas in Brave New World there is little prejudice when it comes to