LITERATURE QUESTIONS
DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
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an oppressive society with a lot of governmental control
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a society that allows a lot of freedom
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a better life for everyone
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a misunderstanding about new laws
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Detailed explanation-1: -Depending on the Greek roots used, utopia can either mean no place or good place. A dystopia, on the other hand, is a world in which nothing is perfect. The problems that plague our world are often even more extreme in dystopias.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dystopia, which is the direct opposite of utopia, is a term used to describe a utopian society in which things have gone wrong. Both utopias and dystopias share characteristics of science fiction and fantasy, and both are usually set in a future in which technology has been used to create perfect living conditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is a Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian novel? Post-apocalyptic dystopian novels usually take place after some kind of disaster, being man-made or natural. Civilization is trying to pull itself together and dystopian tendencies appear.
Detailed explanation-4: -Characteristics of a Dystopian Society Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted/ censored. A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society. Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.