ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a characteristic of dystopian societies?
A
freedom
B
intelligence
C
true love
D
dehumanization
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some characteristics of dystopian society are things that dehumanized people, takes away the freedom of people, and the people always live in fear. The case of a dystopia in 1984 is that everybody is constantly under surveillance by the inner and outter party and the top party of Big Brother.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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. Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dehumanization is the act of stripping a human being, a person, of their individualism and their ability to become his or her authentic self. In the novel “A Brave New World”, written by Aldous Huxley, the tale of a “perfect utopia” is told.

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