The modernistic motion picture The Hunger Games recounts Katniss Everdeen and the citizens of Panem’s 12th District as they continue their rebellion against the Capitol and the “Games”, which provide a source of enjoyment for those residing in the elite districts of Panem. While known as an ever-popular, chart-topping movie to Americans, The Hunger Games provides as a strong illustration of a society that shows close resemblance to the phantasm of utopia and dystopia. By definition, a utopia is “an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect” (Merriam-Webster). In contrast, a dystopia is essentially the opposite of a utopia, and is defined as “an imaginary place where people are unhappy and usually afraid
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Although a dystopian novel and literary piece of fiction, Orwell manages to capture the paradox of utopia and the quest for perfection. 1984 embodies a civilization uniform in belief and ethics, with a common admiration for Big Brother. As seen throughout the novel, Big Brother gains support of the people and manipulates the thoughts of Oceania’s public to form a belief that their world is impeccable. From the perspective of a “prole”, or any common inhabitant of Oceania, Big Brother seems to be leading a brilliant campaign, and all success of the country is to be owed to him. This adoration can be shown simply by the act of Two Minutes Hate, specifically, “At those moments his secret loathing of Big Brother changed into adoration, and Big Brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector, standing like a rock against the hordes of Asia...” (Orwell 15). This excerpt from Winston shows how the power of Big Brother conforms even the greatest enemy of the Party, making them believe Big Brother leads a perfect society. From the very beginning, Orwell’s satirical tone picks fun and exposes the cracks and crevices in the work commonly known as communism and totalitarian leadership. Among these several ironic themes in this novel, Orwell also satirizes the idea of a utopia, exposed by the obvious use of a dystopian …show more content…
A specific dystopian trait that ISIS fulfills is the devotion to a figurehead by citizens of the society. This is clearly portrayed through the Islamic State, specifically through the evidence that “all Muslims are ordered to swear allegiance to their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and migrate to territory under the state’s control” (“What Is ‘Islamic State’? – BBC News). This displays how the leaders of ISIS have influenced their followers, turning what may have seemed as a perfect utopia from the inside, to a corrupt, dystopian world when viewed from the outside. This change occurs as the flaws in ISIS are discovered. With any culture that may seem perfect or ideal, it only takes is a good look to realize the demoralization lying under the
Although a dystopian novel and literary piece of fiction, Orwell manages to capture the paradox of utopia and the quest for perfection. 1984 embodies a civilization uniform in belief and ethics, with a common admiration for Big Brother. As seen throughout the novel, Big Brother gains support of the people and manipulates the thoughts of Oceania’s public to form a belief that their world is impeccable. From the perspective of a “prole”, or any common inhabitant of Oceania, Big Brother seems to be leading a brilliant campaign, and all success of the country is to be owed to him. This adoration can be shown simply by the act of Two Minutes Hate, specifically, “At those moments his secret loathing of Big Brother changed into adoration, and Big Brother seemed to tower up, an invincible, fearless protector, standing like a rock against the hordes of Asia...” (Orwell 15). This excerpt from Winston shows how the power of Big Brother conforms even the greatest enemy of the Party, making them believe Big Brother leads a perfect society. From the very beginning, Orwell’s satirical tone picks fun and exposes the cracks and crevices in the work commonly known as communism and totalitarian leadership. Among these several ironic themes in this novel, Orwell also satirizes the idea of a utopia, exposed by the obvious use of a dystopian …show more content…
A specific dystopian trait that ISIS fulfills is the devotion to a figurehead by citizens of the society. This is clearly portrayed through the Islamic State, specifically through the evidence that “all Muslims are ordered to swear allegiance to their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and migrate to territory under the state’s control” (“What Is ‘Islamic State’? – BBC News). This displays how the leaders of ISIS have influenced their followers, turning what may have seemed as a perfect utopia from the inside, to a corrupt, dystopian world when viewed from the outside. This change occurs as the flaws in ISIS are discovered. With any culture that may seem perfect or ideal, it only takes is a good look to realize the demoralization lying under the