Dystopian Themed Films & Shows
What Disney film is about a society that must live in space due to the ecological destruction of Earth and has a robot as the main character?
Wall-E
What is Utopian-Dystopian Criticism theory?
It is a way of looking at stories about the future to understand the problems of today. This theory treats these findings as warnings or goals.
Who coined the term "dystopia"?
John Stuart Mill
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Which series showcases sci-fi, dystopia, and social satire to explore the dark consequences of technology in modern society.
hint: One well-known Episode is called "Nosedive"
Black Mirror
What does "Dystopia" mean?
A "Nightmare" World
(where there is great injustice and suffering)
He developed the theoretical framework for Science Fiction and Utopia
Darko Suvin
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What are the two biggest dystopian themed novel series that eventually were created into box office movies?
The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner
What does "Utopia" mean?
A "perfect" world
Who was responsible for defining the specific boundaries between "utopia," "dystopia," and "eutopia"?
Lyman Tower Sargent
T or F: There are a few completely utopian societies that exist in today's world.
False; There are never completely any utopian societies
T or F: There have been over 100 dystopian movies created.
True
What is the main focus of Utopian-Dystopian Criticism Theory?
Looking for themes of control, perfection, or oppression within a story and connecting these features to real issues in our own society.
What did John Stuart Mill want to denounce through his inspiration from Sir Thomas More's "Utopia"?
The government Irish's land policy
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What dystopian themed anime is about a society trapped behind walls where giant titans try to enter and terminate the civilians?
Attack on Titan
What is the main purpose of utopian literature within Utopian-Dystopian Criticism Theory?
To present an ideal society that critiques real-world flaws.
Which feature differentiates dystopian narratives from utopian ones?
They depict oppressive systems that exaggerate current societal problems.
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