The Boom Of Dystopian Literature

Dystopian societies, as described in novels and movies, fascinates all audiences from young to old because they can relate in someway to the portrayed unfortunate circumstances. For instance, the novel 1984 and the movie Divergent, intrigue the imagination for most readers because they can actually sense an overpowering government in their own life. Both of the stories are an extreme of what most people would say is taking place in reality today; however, their story still resonates in the minds of many as it expresses a common theme. Both 1984 and Divergent have a similar theme of a controlling government system that oppresses their citizens.

Dystopian literature normally paints a negative image on the future of mankind . Throughout history’s wide range of dystopian literature one thought prevailed through the ideas of thousands of authors. The importance of the protagonist or individual’s voice in a darker blend of this futuristic world. The individual's voice in a society is essential because it describes the process of self-transformation which is established in dystopian literature with the use of symbolism and characterization.

Dystopian societies starkly resemble our own. They emphasize the idea that if preventive measures are not taken now, there will be turmoil later. They serve as a reminder that if the weakness and passions of man are pursued, disorder will be fostered.

Dystopian societies are a recurring theme among the works of many authors. It is difficult to predict the future, but authors such as Ray Bradbury and H.G. Wells have speculated possible scenarios for what lies ahead. Fahrenheit 451 and “Usher II” by Ray Bradbury and “The Country of the Blind” by H.G. Wells all depict events that result in chaos because of abuse of power and control. The three main characters of these compositions: Montag, Stendahl, and Nuñez are very similar yet greatly unique in many ways; they have controversial values, beliefs, philosophies, different views on society’s laws and they receive different consequences for their actions in the end.

In contemporary literature , one of the most popular genres of books is dystopian novels. Young adult books like Divergent, Hunger Games, and many more have been read by millions, adolescents and adults alike. In her article, “Hungry for the Hunger Games”, Monica Selby asserts her belief in the necessity for subjection to dystopian novels. We do indeed require dystopian literature so that, instead of sheltering, readers are exposed to the destruction present in our world and can heed the warning presented by the authors if we continue to turn a blind eye to that destruction. A major reason we need to read dystopian novels is because the authors warn against the dangers of conforming to a corrupted society.

Most people are aware that the world we live in is the epitome of a dystopia, yet there are some books we still see as fictional. Books such as “I am Legend” and “Station Eleven”, present us with an epidemic that spread across the world and destroyed humanity and the world as we know it. Just like Quentin from “The Magicians” some of us read dystopian fiction to escape our reality and dive into a different world where things seem a lot worse than the world we live in. Some do this merely because they are oblivious to the fact that what they are reading about occurs every day in the world they are trying to escape from. But the chances of being able to escape it all could be slim if a serious health threat were to present itself and our resources are limited or our technology is not yet advanced enough to deal with such an

Dystopian novels have become more common over the last century; each ranging from one extreme society to the next. A dystopia, “A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control,”[1] through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, criticizes about current trends, societal norms, or political systems. The society in Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is divided in a caste system, in which humans are not individuals, do not have the opportunity to be individuals, and never experience true happiness. These characteristics of the reading point towards a well-structured

A dystopian society, usually illusory, is the reverse of an idyllic utopia: it is generally tyrannical and inhibited. Dystopian societies mirror our future- they are usually a hyperbolic familiar society with satirical exaggeration. This kind of literature is written to amend other people 's idea of the kind of society they should thrive for. As well as that, they are written to express their concerns about the future and humanity. Societies of this nature appear in many works of fiction, predominantly in novels set in a speculative future. Dystopian culture is often mused by societal collapse, dehumanization, poverty, and deprivation.

Popular literature often reflects society’s beliefs and struggles, and dystopian fiction is once again gaining popularity. From Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro to Hulu’s reimagining of The Handmaid’s Tale, written by Margaret Atwood, and all the young adult dystopias in between, one does not have to search far to find a unique dystopian read. While every dystopia is different, these novels have similar characteristics that define their genre.

Dystopian novels have been written throughout history to show possible futures in which humans suffer from oppressive governments. All of these novels show what will happen if humanity continues to make certain choices. Dystopian novels affect the choices of everyone who reads them because they don’t want their children and grandchildren to live under oppression. These sources, by Henley, Mandela, and Wiesel, use imagery to create dystopian like futures and real life examples of what a dystopian future would look like to warn us of these futures and show how dystopian novels are important.

not an easy task for most people, so dystopian novelists must resort to various fairly extreme

In a world where everything you do seems to be documented, it’s no wonder that dystopian literature is becoming popular among young adults. Dystopian literature hooks us with so many ideas, that we can’t not find it fascinating. We can relate them to our personal lives. Young adults can find dystopian literature fascinating because it can make them appreciative of what we have as a society. Most have experienced a public high school social system recently, and can relate dystopian government figures to their high school experience. The young adult age grouping can relate to dystopian literature more than other age groups because we’ve grown up with themes that are forced upon us from a young age. George Orwell’s 1984 is one of the first dystopian

The earlier chapters have well analysed the discussed novels as dystopian ones. The novels taken up for study are viewed in the dystopian perspective and proved to be one. The three main aspects that are dealt in dystopian novels are the powerful authority, the oppression of individual, and threat of punishment and death. These main characteristics of dystopian fiction issue a certain warning against the possible future of the people. The dystopian fiction of the western model portrays the protagonist awakening to a kind of love. His love protects his individuality and unique private world. Dystopia advises the societies to neglect ideals of romantic love. The characters also do not give importance to the activity. The protagonist’s another important feature is the pursuit of history concerned with the vital importance of a record of the

Dystopian literature and film has been quite a popular genre for readers. In most texts, they are set in a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world where the protagonist struggles to fit into these corrupted worlds and these protagonists rebel because they feel like the government has turned their backs on them, leaving them treated unfairly. The protagonist fight back in the hopes of restoring society to its sensible state. All the main protagonists in the plots are put into inhumane situations as they are controlled by the government in order to fit their ideas and beliefs or just the plain simple reason, for their own entertainment. Through the actions and perspective of these protagonists, it shows a reflection of how we deal with certain issues

Indeed, the best works of literature are those which are of relevance to our lives today. Through their relevance, these novels continue to persist and endure on. Through their relevance, we can better comprehend the messages, the themes, and the ideas that are imbued in them. Rather than literature being contradictory and in conflict with the truth and unpleasant reality of daily life, it becomes a weapon through which we can be educated about the existential crises facing our world today. In fact, the statement above could not be more far and distant from the reality of literature today. It is fatally flawed. Literature, whilst at the surface, seems whimsical and amusing is, at its very core, a medium through which we are enlightened