Dystopian novels are a growing popularity in the world. The amount of dystopian novels published has increased dramatically since George Orwell’s 1984 hit the shelves. Two other famous dystopian novels are Lois Lowry’s The Giver and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games. The Giver was written in 1993 by Lois Lowry and The Hunger Games was written in 2008 by Suzanne Collins. The reason dystopian novels are becoming so popular is because of the appeal to teenagers. Dystopian novels appeal to teenagers for many different reasons; they are relatable, they give hope, and they are something different and new.
Dystopian novels are relatable to teenagers. Teens feel oppressed and overwhelmed by adults; they feel like parents and teachers are controlling …show more content…
Dystopian novels are action-packed and they’re exciting. They have different societies and governments that generally take place in the future. ‘“I am going to transmit the memory of snow,” the old man said, and placed his hands on Jonas’s bare back.” (Lowry 79) This quote addresses the difference in dystopian novels from other literature. The reason teenagers want to read this is because it is not the same thing every time. “Transmit the memory”, how often does a novel have this statement in it, not many. Dystopian novels create something new, give new ideas, it’s the creativity that makes them appealing to teenagers. “But it’s one second too because, by the time, my arrow is piercing his hand.” (Collins 336) This quote tells of the action that draws teens to dystopian novels. The action and the feeling in dystopian novels is exciting to teens, they feel happy and energetic after reading something more action-packed. It’s like music, some people like more slow, pleasurable songs and some like more upbeat, fast tempo songs. Dystopian novels can combine the pleasurable and action which then draws a wider audience of teens. Without a doubt, the difference between dystopian novels and other literature draws teens to
Dystopian novels are relatable to teenagers. Teens feel oppressed and overwhelmed by adults; they feel like parents and teachers are controlling …show more content…
Dystopian novels are action-packed and they’re exciting. They have different societies and governments that generally take place in the future. ‘“I am going to transmit the memory of snow,” the old man said, and placed his hands on Jonas’s bare back.” (Lowry 79) This quote addresses the difference in dystopian novels from other literature. The reason teenagers want to read this is because it is not the same thing every time. “Transmit the memory”, how often does a novel have this statement in it, not many. Dystopian novels create something new, give new ideas, it’s the creativity that makes them appealing to teenagers. “But it’s one second too because, by the time, my arrow is piercing his hand.” (Collins 336) This quote tells of the action that draws teens to dystopian novels. The action and the feeling in dystopian novels is exciting to teens, they feel happy and energetic after reading something more action-packed. It’s like music, some people like more slow, pleasurable songs and some like more upbeat, fast tempo songs. Dystopian novels can combine the pleasurable and action which then draws a wider audience of teens. Without a doubt, the difference between dystopian novels and other literature draws teens to