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Utopia Definition: A perfect society in the future An ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects “U”=Greek for good, “topia” = Greek for place Opposite of a dystopia

Dystopia Definition: An imaginary place or state in the future The technology to live a perfect life exists but the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror. “dys”=Greek for bad, “topos” = Greek for place Opposite of a utopia

Dystopia Often describes a society that starts off as a utopia or thinks it is a utopia but turns into an oppressive, miserable, dysfunctional state. Can serve as a cautionary tale or warning to modern day society

Common Characteristics of a Dystopian Society Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted. Common emotions are oppressive, miserable, and dysfunctional satisfaction of state. Citizens may seem to be under constant surveillance. Citizens have a fear of the outside world. Citizens conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and disagreement are bad. The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.

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 recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through his or her perspective.

Examples of Dystopian Literature The Hunger Games Trilogy The Maze Runner Series The Matched Trilogy Divergent Others?

Connections? Tell me about a time when you were forced to do something Think about a test, activity, place you had to go, someone you had to go with Tell me how you felt about it