Life in Dystopia
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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7 Slides • 6 Questions
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Dystopian Literature
This activity will help prepare you for the reading of The Giver.
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Poll
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What is a utopia?
Utopia is a novel written by Sir Thomas More in 1516. Essentially, it is supposed to be a perfect world. In reality, perfect worlds are too good to be true. Because in order to gain something good, you have to sacrifice. What can that sacrifice lead to?????
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Open Ended
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Dystopian Worlds - As bad as it gets!
Dystopian settings in novels usually have the following characteristics:
futuristic
totalitarian governments
constant surveillance
propaganda is used to create fear
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Poll
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Dystopian Societies...
The majority have no individual rights.
Everyone must conform to uniform rules or expectations "for the greater good"
Nonconformity is often considered a criminal act.
Books, intellectual thoughts, and the outside world are considered dangerous.
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Control Comes From Four Entities in These Novels...
Corporations control society through the media and advertising
Bureaucracy - excessive rules and regulations
Technology, science, and robots
Religious conformity
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Open Ended
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Open Ended
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Dystopian Protagonists:
Often feel trapped and want to escape
Question and often challenge the societal beliefs
Feel something is wrong or unjust
Often fight to reveal the negative aspects of the society
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Open Ended
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Dystopian authors are usually trying to warn us about behaviors within our current society and where they could lead. What do you think Lois Lowery is warning us about?
Dystopian Literature
This activity will help prepare you for the reading of The Giver.
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