Dystopian Review 2/3/25

What is a Dystopia?

• A perfect society

• A world full of romance

• A bad society, typically dehumanizing and controlling of its citizens

• A peaceful world

Dystopian societies typically

• celebrate life

• restrict free thought

• encourage individualism

• cherish nature

True or False: There is a relationship between Science Fiction and Dystopia

• True

• False

A Dystopian protagonist usually. . .

• Is satisfied with their society.

• Is physically stronger than most people.

• Is the leader of the government.

• Is dissatisfied with their society and feels trapped.

The spreading of ideas and information to help or hurt a cause.

• Allusion

• Social Dialect

• Propaganda

• Utopia

Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT_____

• Peaceful government

• Equality for all citizens

• Independent thought

• A dangerous environment

Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT_____

• Peaceful government

• Equality for all citizens

• Independent thought

• A dangerous environment

What Dystopian theme example is this?:

No one has power in this world, everyone has to take care of themselves.

• Governmental Control

• Environmental Destruction

• Technological Control

• Survival

Which of the following are elements of a dystopian novel?

• Set in the future

• Warning against a modern social trend

• Citizens are involved in government decisions

• Humankind looks happy, but it is not so.

Which of the following are elements of a traditional utopia? Choose more than one.

• No more war

• Mass destruction

• Totalitarian government

• Educated citizens