Transcript Elements of a Dystopian Society

Dystopia
This world ain’t perfect…
Definition
• Dystopia is the opposite of utopia which
means “a perfect society.”
• Where have we seen a dystopian society
before?
• A dystopia would be an imperfect society.
Elements of a Dystopian
Society
• A totalitarian government
• Propaganda is used to control the citizens of
society.
• Information, independent thought, and
freedom are restricted.
• A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the
citizens of the society.
• Citizens are perceived to be under constant
surveillance.
• Citizens have a fear of the outside world.
Elements of a Dystopian
Society
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Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
The natural world is banished and distrusted.
Citizens conform to uniform expectations.
Individuality is bad.
The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian
world.
Dystopian Protagonists
• often feel trapped and are struggling to escape.
• question the existing social and political systems.
• believe or feel that something is terribly wrong
with the society in which they live.
• helps the audience recognize the negative aspects
of the dystopian world through their perspective.
 faction
noun. a group or clique within a larger group,
party, government or organization
 abnegation
noun. 1. the act of denying oneself of rights,
conveniences, etc. 2. the act of giving something
up
 erudite
adj. learned or scholarly; characterized by great
knowledge
 amity
noun. 1. friendship 2. peaceful harmony; mutual
understanding and a peaceful relationship,
especially between nations 3. cordiality
 dauntless
adj. fearless; courageously resolute, especially in
the face of danger or difficulty; not discouraged
 candor
noun. 1. the state or quality of being frank, open
and sincere in speech or expression; candidness
2. freedom from bias; fairness and impartiality
• divergent
noun. deviating from what is expected; different
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