ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is not a characteristic of a dystopian society
A
propaganda is used to control the citizens of society
B
information, independent thought, and freedoms are restricted
C
A figurehead or concept is worshiped by the citizens of the society
D
none; all of these are features of dystopian literature
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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 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-4: -Quickly Establish the Reality. As stated above, dystopian fiction allows for a fairly broad field of representation. Lay Out the “False Utopia” The “Event” The Totalitarian. The Resistance. The Result.

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