ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -The word means “no place” because when imperfect humans attempt perfectibility-personal, political, economic and social-they fail. Thus, the dark mirror of utopias are dystopias-failed social experiments, repressive political regimes, and overbearing economic systems that result from utopian dreams put into practice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Characteristics of a Utopian Society Information, independent thought, and freedom are promoted. A figurehead or concept brings the citizens of the society together, but not treated as singular. Citizens are truly free to think independently. Citizens have no fear of the outside world.