What is a dystopia?
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What is a dystopia? • An imaginary place in which everything is unpleasant, usually as a result of oppressive control and/or environmental degradation. • Criticizes current trends, societal norms, and/or political systems through the use of exaggerated worst -case scenarios.
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What is a dystopia?. An imaginary place in which everything is unpleasant, usually as a result of oppressive control and/or environmental degradation. Criticizes current trends, societal norms, and/or political systems through the use of exaggerated worst - case scenarios. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What is a dystopia?• An imaginary place in which everything is unpleasant, usually as a result of oppressive control and/or environmental degradation.
• Criticizes current trends, societal norms, and/or political systems through the use of exaggerated worst-case scenarios.
Characteristics of a Dystopia
1. Leaders attempt to maintain the illusion of a perfect society through control. Propaganda is often used.
2. Information, independent thought, and freedoms are restricted.
3. A leader, figurehead, or concept is worshipped.
4. Citizens are under constant surveillance.
5. Most citizens have a fear of the outside world.
6. The natural world is distrusted in favor of man-made
goods. Futuristic technologies are often prominent.
7. Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad and often lead to trouble.
Dystopian Protagonist• Often feels trapped; struggles to escape• Questions existing social and political systems• Believes something is wrong with the society and its
rules• Naturally curious and adventurous.• Helps audience recognize negative aspects of society
Types of Dystopian ControlType of control Characteristics Examples
Corporate
Bureaucratic
One or more large companies use products, media and/or ads
Minority Report (book & film)Running Man (book & film)V for Vendetta (book & film)The Lorax (book & film)Wall-E (film)
Mindless governments use regulations, red tape, & incompetent officials
Hunger Games (book & film)The Giver (book & film*)City of Ember (book & film)Anthem (book)Brazil (film)Divergent
Types of Dystopian ControlType of control Characteristics Examples
Technological
Philosophical/religious
Technology such ascomputers, robots, and/or other scientific means are used to maintain order and control
The Matrix (film)The Terminator (film)I, Robot (book & film)Divergent (book & film)Gattaca (film)Feed (book)
A philosophical or religious ideology is enforced by a dictatorship or theocratic government
City of Bones (book & film)Brave New World (book)The Handmaid’s Tale (book & film)Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (book)/Blade Runner (film)
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