Characteristics
A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs and conditions
Utopia
The protagonist often feels trapped and is _________________?
struggling to escape
What does Harrison do with the ballerina?
Removes her handicaps and dances with her
What happens to the person selected by the lottery?
They are stoned to death by the townspeople
What makes Leonard Mead different from others in the city?
He walks and doesn't watch TV like everyone else
A futuristic, imagined universe where some oppressive force keeps control over society
Dystopia
The protagonist believes or feels that something is ______________ with the society in which he or she lives
wrong
Who are Harrison’s parents?
George and Hazel Bergeron
Who ends up being selected in the 1948 lottery?
Tessie Hutchinson
What does Mead say his occupation is?
Writer
Used to control the citizens in a dystopian society
Propanganda
What does the protagonist challenge or question
political and social beliefs
How does society in the story define “equality”?
Everyone is made equal in ability, looks, intelligence—not in opportunity
Who is Old Man Warner, and what does he represent?
The oldest villager who blindly supports tradition
What setting does Bradbury compare the city to?
A Graveyard
What is the purpose of dystopian literature?
Serves as a criticism of our current society and is intended to be a warning
What does the protagonist help the audience recognize?
Negative aspects of society
Why doesn’t George remove his handicaps even though he could?
He says it would be unfair to others
How does Jackson use foreshadowing in the story?
Subtle hints like children gathering stones or villagers’ unease
What happens to Mead at the end of the story?
He is arrested and taken to a psychiatric center
What are 4 aspects of dystopian setting?
Futuristic, destroyed setting, ruling body, conformity
What drives the protagonists actions despite possible consequences?
breaking norms and fighting back is worth any potential risks
How does Kurt Vonnegut use irony in the end of the story?
Diana Moon Glampers shoots Harrison and the ballerina; George and Hazel forget everything
What does the black box symbolize?
Tradition, death, and resistance to change
What does the city being "empty" at night suggest about the citizens’ lives?
They are completely consumed by screens and technology, lacking real interaction