Dystopia

Question 1

what is utopia

Answer 1

a perfect society that promotes an ideal way of life in every aspect

Question 2

what is dystopia

Answer 2

a futuristic, imagined world in which society is oppressed and controlled

Question 3

name three characteristics of a dystopian society

Answer 3

1) citizens dear the outside world
2) citizens conform to be the same. individuality is forbidden
3) a leader or concept is worshipped by the citizens

Question 4

give 4 types of dystopian controls and give examples

Answer 4

corporate control - resident evil: umbrella corporation
technological control- the matrix
religious/philosophical control - divergent
bureaucratic control - 1984

Question 5

give 4 characteristics of a protagonist

Answer 5

1) often feels trapped and is struggling to escape
2) questions the existing political and social system
3) believes there is something wrong with the society
4) helps the reader/audience see the negative aspects through their perspective.

Question 6

what is a level playing field

Answer 6

a situation in which everyone has the same chance of success

Question 7

what is a handicap

Answer 7

an artificial advantage or disadvantage used in sports or games, imposed on a player to equalize the chance of winning

Question 8

what is equality by force

Answer 8

the use of threats or violence to coerce a group of people to look, act, or think the same; creating the illusion of equality.