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Utopia is described as a perfect and idealised society united by similar beliefs, values and attitudes. However the construction of utopia often leads to imbalance of power, a denial of individual rights and superficial perfection. The vision of utopia is often shown with the purpose of subverting such an idealised society, portraying its antithesis. Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go, subverts the utopian society exposing moral issues relating to human cloning. The film, the Truman show, directed by Peter Weir demonstrates the lack of individual freedom that resulted from dominated forces that seek utopia. Through analysis of techniques, the purpose of subverting utopia by portraying its antithesis is discussed. Utopia is described as a perfect and idealised society united by similar beliefs, values and attitudes. However the construction of utopia often leads to an imbalance of power, a denial of individual rights and superficial perfection. The vision of utopia is shown with the purpose of subverting such an idealised society, portraying its antithesis. Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, NLMG, subverts the utopian society by exposing moral issues related to human cloning. The film the Truman show directed by peter weir, demonstrates lack of individual freedom as a result of dominated forces that seek utopia. In Never Let Me go, by Kazuo Ishiguro, the antithesis of utopia is shown through many aspect, one being Hailsham: the setting itself seems idyllic. Hailsham’s constructed environment is characterised as an idealised society with an emphasis on educating youth, promoting healthy lifestyle and well-disciplined students.