LITERATURE QUESTIONS
DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE
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freedom of speech
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access to media
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freedom of thoughts
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perserverance
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Detailed explanation-1: -Characteristics of a Dystopian Society (Not all need to apply) Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society. Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted. A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society. Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common elements of dystopian fiction include societies engaged in forever wars, and characterized by extreme social and economic class divides, mass poverty, environmental devastation, anarchy, and loss of individuality.
Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of a Dystopian 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.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Time Machine (1895), by H.G. Wells. The Iron Heel (1907), by Jack London. My (1920; We), by Yevgeny Zamyatin. Brave New World (1932), by Aldous Huxley. Atlas Shrugged (1957), by Ayn Rand. A Clockwork Orange (1962), by Anthony Burgess. More items