Dystopia OR Utopia
What is a utopia?
(A perfect or ideal society)
What is one sign of dystopian government control?
(Surveillance, propaganda, violence, etc.)
In The Giver, why are memories important?
(They connect people to real emotions and history.)
What is the shocking twist at the end of The Lottery?
(The winner is stoned to death.)
What does Jin in American Born Chinese struggle with?
(Identity and fitting in.)
What is a dystopia?
(A society that seems ideal but is actually oppressive or flawed)
What is a typical dystopian setting?
(Ruined environment, oppressive city, artificial "perfect" society)
In The Maze Runner, how is freedom restricted?
(Memory wipes, forced trials, surveillance)
Why do the villagers continue the lottery tradition?
(Blind tradition and fear of change)
What is the name of the main character in Long Way Down?
Will
Is Zootopia a utopia or dystopia? Defend your answer.
(Both; utopian on the surface, dystopian underneath due to discrimination)
Why do dystopian societies often restrict knowledge?
(To prevent people from challenging authority.)
In The Hunger Games, how does the Capitol maintain control?
(Fear, violence, spectacle of the Games)
How is "The Lottery" a critique of society?
(It shows the dangers of blindly following traditions.)
In American Born Chinese, what lesson does the Monkey King need to learn in order to free himself from the mountain and regain his power?
What is that he must accept who he truly is instead of trying to be something he’s not?
What makes The Giver's community appear utopian at first?
(Sameness, safety, no war or pain)
Name a dystopian theme found in more than one story we've studied.
(Loss of freedom, fear, control, dehumanization, etc.)
In The Hunger Games, what event sparks Katniss's rebellion against the Capitol, and why is it significant to the plot?
What is volunteering for her sister / the reaping? It shows her willingness to sacrifice for others and sets the stage for her defiance.
What evidence suggests the villagers are uncomfortable but unwilling to stop the lottery?
(Uneasy jokes, nervous behavior, silence)
What was your favorite book this year that we read?
Just as long as you come up with one
In The Giver, the community has no war, pain, or hunger. Why is this society ultimately considered a dystopia and not a utopia?
What is because people have no freedom, emotions, or memories—they are controlled and lack true humanity?
In dystopian literature, why do authors often focus on a young protagonist who begins to question society?
What is to show the power of individual thought and inspire change or resistance in an unjust system?
Who plays the character 4 in the movie adaptation of Divergent
What was the name of the little boy in The Lottery
Davy
Team Peeta or Team Gale
Team Katniss 4eva