Modernism
What is an example of a modernist writer?
Franz Kafka, E. E. Cummings, Oscar Wilde, Geroge Orwell etc.
What is the simple definition of dystopia?
An imaginary state, where people are unhappy and treated unfairly
What is a utopia?
A place, state or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs and conditions
What are two examples of modernist writing style?
Stream of consciousness and multiple points of view
What are som typical societal problems with a dystopian society?
Poverty, pollution, propaganda or a fascist ruler
Why is a utopia not feasible in the real world?
There is no perfect human
What initiated modernism?
The two world wars and global economic collapse
What is the name of the leader in "1984"?
Big Brother
Give three examples of utopian fiction?
Utopia, Herland, Ecotopia, News from Nowhere, Brave new world etc.
What is the period of modernism, between the two world wars called?
Intermodernism
What are the types of dystopian controls?
Coorporate control, Bueaucratic control, Technological control and Philosophical/Religious control
Explain how a utopia can become a dystopia
Perchance
What did Orwell do differently to other modernist writers?
Never used a metaphor, no long words, cutting out unnecessary words, use active verbs etc.
Mention three dystopian writers
Orwell, Atwood, Bradbury, Suzanne Collins etc.
When was the word utopia founded?
From the book "Utopia", released in 1516