Many attributes of dystopian societies are manifested in today's world. Some say people’s actions are being monitored others say the education of children is deficient. Authors of dystopian literature use blind following, segregation based on intelligence, and technological influence to establish the connection between dystopian society and today’s world. Currently, many partake in traditions without knowledge of the historical context. Independence, intelligence, and authenticity are slipping away.
In dystopian societies there tends to be a pattern of tradition. Most times the people have no real concept of the true meaning of the tradition or why they are following it. Either way the need to be involved is influenced by others. Throughout …show more content…
But through the story the audience watches as the individuality slips away, and the people’s emotions start to get in the way. “” Mrs. Hutchinson said, as quietly as she could. ” I tell you it wasn’t fair. You didn’t give him time enough to choose. Everybody saw that”” (p6, para 62). People do not seem to question a tradition, until they disagree with the consequences that come from the customs in which they are under. In addition to the example from The Lottery, there is an aspect of confusion when it comes to Easter. Easter originated as a day to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but today is twisted into a holiday about the Easter bunny, and finding as much candy as you can. “ All major branches of Christianity observe the holiday. Today, other than church attendance, the holiday often involves Easter Eggs for toys and candy as well as the imagery of bunnies and rabbits” (“Easter.” religionfacts.com 17 Nov. 2016.). Today people have lost touch of the true meaning of the holiday. Instead of honoring the day they get wrapped up in the world's view of the holiday. It’s all about the candy, the easter bunny, and decorating and finding …show more content…
When everyone thinks the same there is no confusion, and no room for error. This can clearly be seen in the book Anthem by Ayn Rand. Throughout the whole story the audience watches a society that is run primarily on unity. Everyone look the same, everyone thinks the same, and everyone abides by the same rules. And when a single person goes against the rules of the society, they get punished greatly. An example of this is on page 18 of Anthem, ““The teachers had said to us all: “dare not choose in your minds the work you would like to do when you leave the Home of the Students. You shall do that wish the Council of Vocations shall prescribe for you””(18). From the very beginning of the book it shows how strongly their society feels about being one minded. While some people in the story have no problem following the rules, others struggle with it more. As the book progresses the reader watches as the main character finds his voice, and begins to process information by himself. He starts to become his own person, and to the others that is scary and he is punished for it. The smarter he gets, the more he is feared. His knowledge is power to him, and danger to the others. Another way to look at this is through the view of parents today. Many people are frustrated with the agenda of Common Core. They feel that children are not learning what they once were, and that
In dystopian societies there tends to be a pattern of tradition. Most times the people have no real concept of the true meaning of the tradition or why they are following it. Either way the need to be involved is influenced by others. Throughout …show more content…
But through the story the audience watches as the individuality slips away, and the people’s emotions start to get in the way. “” Mrs. Hutchinson said, as quietly as she could. ” I tell you it wasn’t fair. You didn’t give him time enough to choose. Everybody saw that”” (p6, para 62). People do not seem to question a tradition, until they disagree with the consequences that come from the customs in which they are under. In addition to the example from The Lottery, there is an aspect of confusion when it comes to Easter. Easter originated as a day to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but today is twisted into a holiday about the Easter bunny, and finding as much candy as you can. “ All major branches of Christianity observe the holiday. Today, other than church attendance, the holiday often involves Easter Eggs for toys and candy as well as the imagery of bunnies and rabbits” (“Easter.” religionfacts.com 17 Nov. 2016.). Today people have lost touch of the true meaning of the holiday. Instead of honoring the day they get wrapped up in the world's view of the holiday. It’s all about the candy, the easter bunny, and decorating and finding …show more content…
When everyone thinks the same there is no confusion, and no room for error. This can clearly be seen in the book Anthem by Ayn Rand. Throughout the whole story the audience watches a society that is run primarily on unity. Everyone look the same, everyone thinks the same, and everyone abides by the same rules. And when a single person goes against the rules of the society, they get punished greatly. An example of this is on page 18 of Anthem, ““The teachers had said to us all: “dare not choose in your minds the work you would like to do when you leave the Home of the Students. You shall do that wish the Council of Vocations shall prescribe for you””(18). From the very beginning of the book it shows how strongly their society feels about being one minded. While some people in the story have no problem following the rules, others struggle with it more. As the book progresses the reader watches as the main character finds his voice, and begins to process information by himself. He starts to become his own person, and to the others that is scary and he is punished for it. The smarter he gets, the more he is feared. His knowledge is power to him, and danger to the others. Another way to look at this is through the view of parents today. Many people are frustrated with the agenda of Common Core. They feel that children are not learning what they once were, and that