Dystopian novels

There is a lot of dystopian and utopian literature that explore whether or not a society can actually be perfect in everybody's eyes and standards. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is about a society where the government does not allow their citizens to gain additional knowledge from other resources such as books. In this book, characters influence each other and this makes them change their views on their society. The characters slowly find out the truth and try to take action for their own…

Dystopian novels are exactly what they sound. They illustrate a futuristic world that seems perfect in the eyes of others, but in reality, the world is the complete inverse of what we as humans consider normally perfect. Some of the characteristics of a typical dystopian novel that are prominently illustrated in the novel Brave New World include the usage of propaganda which serves the purpose of controlling and brainwashing the citizens of the society. The propaganda that’s used to control the…

and customs; societies where people live an unexcelled life or where people live a degrading life due to the horrific conditions they endure. These utopian or dystopian societies are throughout literature to raise questions about the future as people continue to experience domination by speech, individuality, and corrupted minds. Dystopian societies have the characteristics of repressive and controlled states. Utopian societies, on the other hand, have the characteristics of a faultless world…

lead dehumanized and often fearful lives” (“Dystopia”). At the end, there can only be a dystopian world. Considering the fact that nothing can be perfect and there will always be people to defy the rules and laws. In 1984, it may seem perfect with a common enemy and having everything seem so perfect. They are all illusioned with constant surveillance, restricted freedom and totalitarianism; that shows a dystopian mood. Twitter may seem perfect in every way. Taking the fact that twitter…

Although a dystopian novel and literary piece of fiction, Orwell manages to capture the paradox of utopia and the quest for perfection. 1984 embodies a civilization uniform in belief and ethics, with a common admiration for Big Brother. As seen throughout the novel, Big Brother gains support of the people and manipulates the thoughts of Oceania’s public to form a belief that their world…

around dystopian/utopian universes and societies. Arguably his most famous work was a fictitious novel titled 1984, which revolved around government controlled Oceania in the near-future. Dystopian literature typically has many common themes and elements involving: oppression, conformity, rebellion, and many others. Consequently this renders the question of: is George Orwell’s 1984 a form of dystopian literature? Fundamentally, it is important to thoroughly understand exactly what a dystopian…

This film is based on the novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy. This film paints the picture described in the novel. This movie is about a father and his son trying to survive in the post-apocalyptic America. The film does not specify how America became this way it just describes an iconic dystopian society. The film is a great dystopia because of the characteristics present in the film. For instance, the fact the…

Introduction Dystopian literature is a genre that centers on the aftermath of the downfall of society due to oppression, disease, or some other cause of widespread suffering. Books with dystopian settings often highlight a small number of heroes who must overcome social, economic, and environmental turmoil in order to combat evil with goodness. These heroes defeat the enemy, who is frequently characterized as a corrupt government, by being upstanding and righteous people fighting for freedom…

Dystopian societies can often be characterized by the betterment of the livelihoods of a group at the expense of that of the individual. These societies usually arise due to some combination of natural and man-made disasters that brings the human population close to its end. While the governments that rise to power in such scenarios create their individual ruling systems in order to reestablish man’s placement on the Earth’s social ladder, many times minority groups are subjugated in order to do…

Dystopian literature has become popular among young adults in recent years. One such story, “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, was written many years ago in 1948, but remains influential today. “The Lottery” is set in a rural village setting where each year, one person is chosen to die by stoning. “The Lottery” is a famous dystopian classic, but modern books can be great too. There have been many popular Young Adult dystopian novels, but the one that stands out is “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne…