ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -1920s & 30s: Defining The Genre. Perhaps it makes sense that the modern dystopian novel emerged at the turn of the 20th century. It was a time of political unrest and global anxiety, with two world wars awaiting in the near future.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dystopian fiction is usually set in the near-rather than far-future to generate urgency about real current events. Because dystopian literature and cinema is set in the future, it is by definition science fiction. However, this can also look very different than the best sci-fi movies.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The genre doesn’t restrict the setting in any fashion. It can be on any scale (a dysfunctional family, a city, a nation, or a world, although I have to say the last two are much more common). Dystopian fiction has been attempted with present day settings with quite a bit of success.