Definitions
A dystopia
A failed attempt of creating a utopia.
dystopian protagonist characteristics
tries to make a change or tries to escape
Which dystopian novel first came up with the idea of Big Brother?
1984
over surveillance
government or leader is always watching to make sure they follow the rules.
A utopia
The 'perfect' world
dystopian antagonist characteristics
makes trouble for the protagonist, usually government or the person in charge
Which dystopian novel created a new language?
tries to be a utopia
tries to make a perfect world but fails
Dystopian Characteristics
over surveillance,no freedom,trying to make a utopia, etc.
what makes achieving the perfect society impossible?
there is no way you can make anything perfect, there will always be bad people and people with other ideas because everybody is different.
Which author used Districts to separate her characters?
Suzanne Collins
over control
control everything and doesn't let them make any choices for themselves to prevent mistakes
types of control
controlling the way they dress or look, controlling their schedule, controlling where they live, etc.
characteristics of the main character
clever,stubborn,selfless,caring,strongminded
Which novel used an idea of control from the Nazis?
Fahrenheit 451
everything is the same
makes everything the same because they think if everybody is the same they will think the same
problems dystopian societies try to solve
racism,hunger,conflict, etc
characteristics of the government
controlling, ruthless, strict
Which author mentioned a crab?
HG Wells
no freedom
they do this to make sure nobody breaks rules, ex having someone with you at all times,over survellance, and no freedom of thought