Dystopian Literature

Dystopian vs. Utopian: Definition and Characteristics Utopia: A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions.Dystopia: A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control. Dystopias, through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, make a criticism about a current trend, societal norm, or political system.Characteristics of a Utopian Society-Peaceful government-Equality for citizens-Access to education, healthcare, employment, and so forth-A safe environmentCharacteristics of a Dystopian Society-Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.- Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.- A figurehead or concept is worshiped by the citizens of the society.- Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.- Citizens have a fear of the outside world.- Citizens live in a dehumanized state.- The natural world is banished and distrusted.- Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad.- The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world. Meet Google Drive – One place for all your files Review the more in-depth descriptions of the various aspects of dystopian literature by clicking the "details details details" link above. Details Details Details Let's Practice! Identify the dystopian characteristics of the societies depicted in the following movie trailers. The Maze Runner Which of the following dystopian characteristics did you see? Click all that apply. (2) Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. A figurehead or concept is worshiped by the citizens. Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world. Hunger Games Which of the following dystopian characteristics did you see? Click all that apply.(3) Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. A figurehead or concept is worshiped by the citizens. Citizens have a fear of the outside world. Citizens live in a dehumanized state. Divergent Trailer Which of the following dystopian characteristics did you see? Click all that apply. (3) Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. Citizens have a fear of the outside world. Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad. Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted. Reflection Now that you have gone through each activity, let’s take a moment to consider the three prompts below. Tell me what you know in general about dystopian literature, what you want to know more about concerning dystopian literature specifically, and what you have learned from this assignment. What do you know about dystopian literature? What more would you want to know about Dystopian society or literature? What do you feel is the most important thing you learned from the previous activities?