dystopia - honors English iii

seven characteristics of a dystopian society, four types of dystopian control, signs of a dystopian protagonist, motif

propaganda

information of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view to control and manipulate citizens of a society

restrictions

information, independent thought, and freedom are controlled

constant surveillance

citizens perceive that they are under constant watch and are, through cameras or spies. spurs uneasiness and anxiety

fears of the outside world

citizens fear the world outside the boundaries of their country or area. even if allowed, citizens likely wouldn’t leave

dehumanization

citizens live without human rights and feel less than, in a dehumanized state. citizens could be without love, basic needs, or with too much technology

conformity

citizens must adhere to universal expectations, individuality, or being different in any way, is bad

utopian illusion

the society upkeeps the illusion of a perfect utopian world.

what are the seven characteristics of a dystopian society?

propaganda, restrictions, constant surveillance, fears of the outside world, dehumanization, conformity & utopian illusion.

corporate control

one or more large corporations control society through products, advertising and the media.

bureaucratic control

society is controlled by a mindless bureaucracy through a tangle of red tape, relentless regulations, and incompetent government offiicials.

technological control

society is controlled by technology, through computers, robots, and/or scientific means

philosophical/religious control

society is controlled by a philosophical or religious ideology often enforced through a dictatorship or theocratic government

what are the four types of dystopian control?

corporate control, bureaucratic control, technological control, and philosophical/religious control.

what are the signs of a dystopian protagonist?

they often feel trapped and are struggling to escape their current situation, they question the existing society and political system, and they believe or feel that something is terribly wrong with the society in which they live. a dystopian protagonist helps the audience recognize the negative aspects of a dystopian world through their perspective.

what is a motif?

a recurring symbol or theme throughout a work of art