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What is UTOPIA ?
  • An ideal society
  • Based on notions of equality, social harmony,
    economic prosperity, and political stability

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Word Origin
  • Combination of two Greek words and literally
    means no place
  • When pronounced in Latin means good place
  • Combination of these two meanings informs the way
    we currently view the word a place that doesnt
    exist and also an ideal place that we can create

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Definition of Dystopia
  • In its most basic sense the opposite of utopia
  • Fictional societies that are incredibly imperfect
  • But not exactly opposite, in that dystopias may
    contain many of the same elements as utopias-
    such as intense measures of social control- but
    these measures are taken to horrific extremes

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More Dystopia
  • Subset of anti utopian writing, which satirizes
    utopian thinking
  • Dystopia offers some kind of warning of what will
    happen should present trends continue.

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Characteristics of Dystopian Society
  • Propaganda is used to control citizens.
  • Information, independent thought, and freedom are
    restricted.
  • A figurehead is worshipped by the citizens.
  • Citizens are under constant surveillance.
  • Citizens have fear of the outside world.
  • The natural world is banished and distrusted.

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Characteristics continued
  • Citizens conform to uniform expectations.
    individuality and dissent are bad.
  • The society is the illusion of a perfect utopian
    world.

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The Protagonist in a Dystopia
  • Often feels trapped and is struggling to escape
  • Questions the existing social and political
    systems
  • Believes or feels that something is terribly
    wrong with the society
  • Helps the audience recognize the negative aspects
    of the dystopian world.

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Examples of Dystopian Fiction
  • 1984 by George Orwell
  • Brave New World- Huxley
  • Blade Runner
  • Minority Report
  • The Matrix
  • I, Robot
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