ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -You can think of a dystopia as the opposite of utopia. While a utopia is an ideal society that is as perfect as possible, a dystopia is a society that is perfectly imperfect or just plain evil or wrong. Dystopian societies are often depicted in science fiction literature and film.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of a Dystopian Society 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. Citizens live in a dehumanized state.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.