Dystopian novel

Definition

Dystopian novel is a form of speculative fiction that began as a response to utopian literature. A dystopia is an imagined community or society that is dehumanizing and frightening.

1984 by Orwell

Brave New Word by Huxley

Lord of the Flies by Golding

Plot

Setting

It is the story of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the "Party", frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party and its disturbing ruler Big Brother. Big Brother controls every aspect of people's lives. So he tried to rebel against Big Brother but he couldn't.

World diveded into 3 blocks: Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. London, capital of AirstripOne, part of Oceania.

main themes

total control

negation of humanity

fear

rebellion

ignorance

Setting

Main themes

Plot

In this society, emotions and individuality are conditioned by young children and there are no lasting relationships. Everything is based on science and efficiency.

London capital of the World State in the year 632AF (After Ford) corresponding to 2540 AD

Negation of humanity

Total control over the classes (from young age)

The cost of happiness

Industrialism and Consumption

Technology and science

Setting

Main themes

Plot

Group of young boys who find themselves alone on a desert island after a plane crash develop rules and a system of organization, but without adults to serve as a civilizing impulse, the children eventually become violent and brutal.

Eden-like island in the Pacific orIndian Ocean

Human being

Irrationality or rationality

Fear

Rebellion

Civilization

Common themes

Technology and science

Freedom

Control

Brave New Word

Lord of the Flies

1984

Telescreen, microphones, Big Brother, Inner Party, Thought Police, Ministery of Truth

Children are accustomed to certain behaviors according to their social class

Jack's gang influenced by the "beast"

Brave New Word

Lord of the flies

1984

telescreen with microphones

DNA control, babies are born in wombs

Glasses and fire

Brave New Word

Lord of the Flies

1984

"Freedom is slavery"

Bernerd and Lenina went to Pueblo

"My freedom ends when yours begins" does not exist

Nicole Adragna