Elements of Science Fiction and Dystopias

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Elements of Science Fiction and Dystopias Introduction to “Harrison Bergeron” Elements of Science Fiction and Dystopias

Essential Elements Usually takes place in the future Has elements of science and technology Plots might include the world after a terrible event

“Harrison Bergeron”

What is a “dystopia”? An imaginary community that is frightening or undesirable

What do these type of stories expose? Problems with society

Examples of books with dystopias Hunger Games The Giver Divergent 1984 Fahrenheit 451 Animal Farm

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