Dystopian Elements

History books have been rewritten to portray the current regime as the savior of humanity, erasing all records of previous governments and societal structures. Public libraries contain only state-approved texts, and access to independent news sources is completely blocked. Even personal memories are subject to scrutiny, with 'Memory Police' tasked with identifying and suppressing any recollections that contradict the official narrative. Which dystopian element is MOST prominent in this example?

• Restriction of Information

• Propaganda

• Loss of Freedom

The population is divided into three distinct castes: the Elites, who enjoy luxury and privilege; the Workers, who perform menial tasks; and the Outcasts, who are banished to the desolate outer zones and left to fend for themselves. Intermingling between castes is strictly forbidden, and any violation is punishable by exile or worse. Which dystopian element is MOST prominent in this example?

• Division & Exclusion

• Dehumanization

• Loss of Individuality

• Fear

Rulers may use ___________ in order to gather information or maintain control over a dystopian society.

Dystopian literature may have a figurehead or concept that is __________ by the citizens of the society.

Restrictions involve the _____________ or control of citizens in a dystopian society.

Dystopian societies are often an _____________ of a perfect utopian world.

Citizens might be forced to _____________ to uniform expectations where individuality and freedom are restricted.

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Many dystopian novels are _____________ and involve very modern technology or designs.

From 1984: "Any sound that Winston made, above the level of a very low whisper, would be picked up by it, moreover, so long as he remained within the field of vision which the metal plaque commanded, he could be seen as well as heard. There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was guesswork." The text describes the following dystopian elements: (mark all correct answers!)

• Propaganda

• Technology

• Isolation

• Surveillance

Which of the following is a good example of the dystopian element "control"?

• For the second year in a row under SB 3, the minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour, beginning Jan. 1, for more than 2 million workers in California. Under the bill, minimum wage went up to $10.50 an hour in 2017 and will go up again to $12 per hour in 2019. It will increase $1 each year to $15 in 2022. However, Gov. Jerry Brown can halt the increase if there is a negative job growth.

• It is widely known that the North Korean regime goes to extraordinary lengths to keep the majority of North Koreans from learning too much about the situation abroad and the lives of people in other countries. Unless they belong to a tiny elite, North Koreans cannot travel overseas freely, cannot read newspapers and magazines from foreign countries, and cannot listen to foreign broadcasts. The Internet, a symbol of our information age, is banned in North Korea as well.

• Maine South High School senior Grace Goble had worn an off-the-shoulder top to school functions before — but when she wore it for her yearbook photo, she was told she would have to retake the photo due to violating the dress code.