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Dystopia

Dystopia. This world ain’t perfect…. Dystopian literature.

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Dystopia

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  1. Dystopia This world ain’t perfect…

  2. Dystopian literature • Dystopian literature illustrates a profoundly flawed social order. Dystopian societies are widely varied, but many are characterized by the absence of individual rights, the suppression of independent thinking, and an extremely controlling government.

  3. What is a dystopia? • Dystopia is the opposite of utopiawhich means “a perfect society.” • A dystopia would be a futuristic imperfectsociety that is highly controlled. They often make a criticism about a current trend, societal norm, or political system through an exaggerated scenario. • Where have we seen a dystopian story before? • Short stories like “The Lottery” • Contemporary novels like The Hunger Games trilogy

  4. Characteristics of a Dystopian Society • They are ruled by a totalitariangovernment • Propagandais used to control the citizensof society. • Information, independentthought, and freedom are restricted. • A figurehead or concept is worshippedby the citizens of the society. • Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. • Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

  5. Characteristics of a Dystopian Society • Citizens live in a dehumanizedstate. • The natural world is banishedand distrusted. • Citizens conform to uniform expectations. • Individuality and dissentis bad. • The society is an illusionof a perfect utopianworld. In other words, citizens don’t realize it’s not perfect.

  6. Dystopian Protagonists • Often feel trappedand are struggling to escape their society. • Question the existing socialand politicalsystems. • Believe or feel that something is terribly wrong with the society in which they live. • Helps the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through their perspective.

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