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Dystopian Literature. What is a utopia?. The prefix u- means “no” or “not” The suffix - topia means “place” A utopia is a society with ideal perfection in laws, government, and social living conditions. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Dystopian

Literature

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What is a utopia?• The prefix u- means “no” or “not”• The suffix -topia means “place”• A utopia is a society with ideal perfection in

laws, government, and social living conditions.• It is often associated with peace, serenity, joy,

and a sense of calmness. People that live in a utopia are very content.

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What is a dystopia?• The prefix dys- means “bad” or “difficult”• To repeat what we just learned, -topia means

“place”• A dystopia is a society characterized by misery.

It can be considered the opposite of a utopia.• It is often associated with war, fighting, pain,

and fear.

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Examples of Dystopian Literature

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And of course…

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Common Characteristics of Dystopian Novels

• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of 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. • Citizens have a fear of the outside world. • Citizens live in a dehumanized state. • The natural world is banished and distrusted. • Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and

dissent are bad. • The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.

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Is this society a utopia or a dystopia?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1BQPV-iCkU