4V literature lesson 1

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4V literature lesson 1

Dystopian literature

Look for an online picture which according to you represents a utopian world best.

Look for an online picture which represents a dystopian world best.

What makes a perfect society?

What does the word dystopia literally mean?

1. Distant place
2. Not-good place
3. Non-existent place

Which of these events was NOT a major influence on dystopian fiction?

1. The Protestant Reformation
2. The Industrial Revolution
3. World War II

Quote from the videoclip: "and death came with ruthless efficiency to any who didn't belong". Question: which historical event is referred to here?

Utopia 

an imagined place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

Dystopia

an  imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives

Can you name any dystopian stories? (not one from the reader)

In our day and age there are themes which could perfectly fit a utopian and/or dystopian novel. Write down one of each.