ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Dystopias depict problems that might occur in the future, and they discuss reality. They educate us and make us aware of those issues, and they also function as warnings about the current state of those in power or state of affairs of a government.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a Dystopia? A dystopia is a hypothetical or imaginary society, often found in science fiction and fantasy literature. They are characterized by elements that are opposite to those associated with utopia (utopias are places of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions).

Detailed explanation-3: -Dystopian Novels Help Us Examine Real Fears Dystopian fiction can help us understand why we’re right to be afraid of certain things. For example, some people might believe that the mass surveillance of citizens by their own government is a necessary evil.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.