Handmaids Genre Context Flashcards
What are the speculative fiction narratives? (6)
Set in a future version of Earth
Explore human relationships - to each other, to the world.
Highlight real-world problems
Centre around humans attempting to solve these problems but their solutions cause more problems
Present familiar technology
Explore themes of power, class conflict, the power of language, belief systems
What are the narrative elements of dystopian fiction? (6)
A background story of war or revolution which resulted in dramatic changes to society
A reinvention of the class system
A protagonist who questions society
Advanceed technology and is controlled by the group of power
Usually a group of people who are not under complete control of the state
Potential for the society to fall or the protagonist to escape.
What are characteristics of a dystopian society (what a character experiences) (6)
Propaganda is used for control and information is restricted
Independent thought and personal freedom are restricted
Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance
Citizens live in a dehumanised state
The wider world is banished and distrusted
Citizens conform to uniform expectations; individuality is bad.
