Symbolism
in Dystopian Texts
in Dystopian Texts
What is
Symbolism?
Give an example!
When an object stands in for an idea.
ie. A black bird represents death.
Who is the protagonist of The Hunger Games?
Katniss Evergreen
What does beuqacratic mean?
Governmental
Name three common dystopian archetypes!
Hero, Antihero, villain, mother-figure, mentor, sidekick
What is a
utopian society?
A perfect place!
What is the mural in 2BR02B a symbol for?
The concept of population control.
What happens at a cutting out party in "Ponies"?
What does corporate mean?
Business
What is the difference between a hero and anti-hero?
Anti-hero's are a hero you would not expect to be heroic.
What is propaganda? Give an example.
An advertisment or shared opinion that is onesided and unfair to the issue.
What do the colors of the clothes (purple) in the painting in 2br02b represent?
Purple represents the grapes of wrath on judgment day! Aka... Death
What archetypes are Edward K. Weling Jr. of 2BR02B? Why?
An anti-hero or hero.
Give an example
of philosophical
or religious control...
Like Unwind. A concept is carried out in society.
What kinds of oppression do characters face in your book?
Depends on the book!
What is a totalitarian government?
A government that rules with an iron fist. Usually has one person in charge.
Name an important symbol in your book
and what it stands for!
Any symbol that you can describe is worth 400 points.
What is “Ponies” an allusion or reference to?
My Little Pony
Bureaucratic, corporate, philosophical...
How do characters get forced to conform in your book?
Depends on the book!
What is an example of individuality?
What is an example of conformity?
Being different. Being the same.
Think colors, objects, nature...
Any three symbols with attached meaning wins 500 points.
What is 2BR02B an allusion or reference to?
A Shakespeare line from Hamlet!
What does systemic mean? What does systemic oppression mean?
Having to do with a system, and oppression via a system?
How does Sunny respond to power?
(Seek power, resist power, submit to power)
She resists power!
What is a panopticon?
A surveillance state. Cameras everywhere!