F451 Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Dystopia literature
A
Depicts a “perfect society” but it’s actually not perfect at all
2
Q
Why do we use dystopia literature
A
Critique our society by exaggeration
3
Q
What are the characteristics of dystopia society
A
- no independent thought
- freedoms are restricted
- a figurehead is worshiped
- surveillance
- fear of the outside world
- dehumanizing
- natural world is banished
- citizens confirm to uniform
- only large groups is valued
- the society is an illusion of a perfect utopian society
4
Q
What are the four types of control
A
- government
- religion
- technology
- companies
5
Q
What is the main character called
A
A protagonist
6
Q
What are the characteristics of a protagonist?
A
- often feels trapped
- questions social systems
- belief that something is terrible wrong
- helps audience find the negative in the utopian society
7
Q
What is the narrative?
A
- the backstory
- the hero
- the conflict
- the goal
- the resolution
8
Q
Why are the endings sad
A
To warn us
9
Q
Who is the author of F451?
A
Ray Bradbury
