Dystopian Genre

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What is a dystopian society?

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The opposite of a utopian society; a place where things are very bad.

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What is often ignored or destroyed in dystopias?

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Nature.

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What is an important part of many utopian societies?

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Nature.

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What do dystopian societies care about?

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Keeping control.

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What are 3 common elements of dystopian literature?

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Totalitarian governments have control, Independence and free thought are not allowed, People fear the outside world.

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What is a utopian society?

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A society where things are very good.

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What is totalitarianism?

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A political system where the government has total control over the people.

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How do dystopian societies typically treat individuality?

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Individuality is often suppressed or eliminated.

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What role does technology play in dystopian societies?

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Technology is often used to control and surveil the population.

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What is a common theme in dystopian literature?

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The struggle against oppressive systems.