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w8KQmps-Soghttp:// w8KQmps-Sog (Muse) w8KQmps-Sog After reading the poem: After reading the poem: What is this poem about? What is this poem about? What event(s) might have inspired Muse to write this song? What event(s) might have inspired Muse to write this song? After viewing the music video: After viewing the music video: What is the overall premise of the video? What is the overall premise of the video? What message/theme does it send? What message/theme does it send?

tl9aqZk4kFUhttp:// tl9aqZk4kFU (Hunger Games Reaping Scene) tl9aqZk4kFU Appearance vs. Reality Appearance vs. Reality How does the video presentation depict the hunger games? How does the video presentation depict the hunger games? How does it depict the current society they live in? How does it depict the current society they live in? How are the faces of the viewers different from the propaganda used in the video? How are the faces of the viewers different from the propaganda used in the video? Is the propaganda working? Is the propaganda working?

Dystopian Literature

Terms & Definitions Utopia: A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions. Dystopia: A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control. Dystopias, through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, make a criticism about a current trend, societal norm, or political system.

Characteristics of a Dystopian Society 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. Citizens live in a dehumanized state. The natural world is banished and distrusted. Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.

Types of Dystopian Control Most dystopian works present a world in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through one or more of the following types of controls: Corporate control: One or more large corporations control society through products, advertising, and/or the media. Examples include Minority Report and Running Man. Bureaucratic control: Society is controlled by a mindless bureaucracy through a tangle of red tape, relentless regulations, and incompetent government officials. Examples in film include Brazil. Technological control: Society is controlled by technology— through computers, robots, and/or scientific means. Examples include The Matrix, The Terminator, and I, Robot. Philosophical/religious control: Society is controlled by philosophical or religious ideology often enforced through a dictatorship or theocratic government.

The Dystopian Protagonist often feels trapped and is struggling to escape. questions the existing social and political systems. believes or feels that something is terribly wrong with the society in which he or she lives. helps the audience recognizes the negative aspects of the dystopian world through his or her perspective.

Dystopian Examples Brave New World Brave New World A Clockwork Orange A Clockwork Orange The Hunger Games The Hunger Games Divergent Series Divergent Series Delirium Series Delirium Series Maximum Ride Series Maximum Ride Series

Discussion Watch the scene from Love Actually Watch the scene from Love ActuallyLove ActuallyLove Actually Watch the scene from The Holiday Watch the scene from The HolidayThe HolidayThe Holiday You don’t have to share aloud, but think about this: Have you ever been in love? Was the love returned? You don’t have to share aloud, but think about this: Have you ever been in love? Was the love returned? What are some good that comes from being in love? What are some good that comes from being in love? What are some bad that comes from being in love? What are some bad that comes from being in love? Which outweighs the other? Is “love” worth it, even if it’s unrequited (unreturned)? Which outweighs the other? Is “love” worth it, even if it’s unrequited (unreturned)?

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