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    1. What are the main characteristics of the utopia and dystopia ? Utopia was an island that consist of fifty cities and each city consist of no more than 6,000 households. If the city became overpopulates they would move people to another city. The people live in large groups called "Families" which consist of 40 men and females workers, 2 slaves and a leader which they called a syphogrants.. Utopians did not execute people they simply made them a slaves and for those criminals who were…

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    Dystopia Essay Dystopia is an easily obtainable future for America. The unappreciation of diversity can send America into a dystopia. By having a nation without differences, this can cause a lack of civil rights and freedom. This case is true in the short story, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut. “Harrison Bergeron” implies that a dystopia is not an irrational thought. Megan B. Wyatt’s article, “An Analysis on Dystopian Themes and American Trends” supports the idea this radical idea. America…

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    In the novel Fahrenheit 451, author, Ray Bradbury, creates a dystopia where the protagonist hides from his problems, realizes that it’s because of the way society is, and that he needs to make a change. Main character ,Guy Montag, is a very confused man that can not seem to figure out what he’s missing in life. He is tested from every aspect to figure out who he really is, but is he Guy montag or is he just like everyone else? Is he living a “normal” life or is there something missing? Why are…

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    Utopia Vs Dystopia

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    into consideration human nature like selfishness, free will, love, greed, etc. These are things that humans have since they are born, and are the elements that humans use to survive; this is why Plato’s government cannot exist and that is why it would decline from aristocracy into tyranny. Utopia by St. Thomas More describes a fantastic Island where the principal law is to pursue the common good. Utopia is different from Plato’s Republic, in that Utopians are allowed to have family, they have…

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    imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technology, moral, or totalitarian control" ("Dystopias"). When a community is thought of as a dystopian society, that population "is an illusion of a perfect utopian world" ("Dystopias"). In Fahrenheit 451, the society setting that Bradbury has created is an example of a dystopian society through the way the people and government decide to function day to…

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    of a perfect society is so enrapturing to humans. Humans are always trying to come up with solutions and laws to create a perfect society. Dystopias are everywhere; In books, in movies, and even in the real world. The short story Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, the movie The Matrix, and the country North Korea are all considered dystopias. In every dystopia there is one recurring theme, freedom of thought is restricted in order for technology or an overpowering government to stay in control.…

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    In The Giver, by Lois Lowry, the community Jonas lives in is an imperfect world. It is an illusion of a utopia. A utopia is a place that we can only dream about. While a dystopia is the opposite. Their society lacks the qualities of a utopia, and has flaws, such as, lack of knowledge, sameness, and complete control. The community doesn’t know the past, so they lack knowledge. The only person that knows is the Receiver of Memory. In The Giver it says, ”Everyone in the community has one…

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    troublesome governments that are found in the dystopian novels 1984 and Brave New World. The term utopia describes a world that is filled with peace and happiness. A dystopia, on the other hand is a world filled with manipulation, controlling government, and sadness. In Huxley’s Brave New World he shows the reader his idea of a futuristic dystopia where babies are born in bottles and the citizens are taught their morals through sleep teaching. Bernard is a character who feels like he doesn't fit…

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    The givers world, utopia or dystopia? I think it’s a dystopia, it could really go both ways though. Here are some reasons why I think that the givers world is a dystopia. Reason number 1. A utopia has people that make their own decisions and are well informed and educated of the things happening in their government. In the giver the citizens are under almost complete control of the government. On page 105 when giver is talking to Jonas he says “they know nothing” when asked about his memories…

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    Dystopian Novels Portraying the Future The word “dystopia” comes out of the word “utopia” meaning a society that has almost, if not, perfect qualities. So, by this definition, “dystopia” refers to a society that has imperfect qualities and is sometimes considered evil. The concept was further explained and used in literature since it was a great subject for writing and many authors, up to this day, use this in their books since it adds some adventure and sci-fi which is currently trending and…

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