Dystopian Novel

Dystopian literature is a form of speculative fiction that offers a vision of the future. (“What Is Dystopian Fiction? 20 Examples of Dystopian Fiction - 2024.”)

In StudioBinder.com, dystopia is described as a state in which the conditions of human life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror (or all three). A dystopian society is characterized by human misery in the form of squalor, oppression, disease, overcrowding, environmental destruction, or war. (“Dystopian Fiction Explained - Themes and Characteristics.”)

Dystopian worlds can feature:

Wars

Big social class divides

Mass poverty

Environmental destruction

Government control

Technological control

Survival

Anarchy

Loss of individuality

Oppression

What is the purpose of dystopian fiction?

Challenge readers to think about world problems

Inspire action

Warn and educate about possible dangers

Critique current situations (political/social)

Examples:

Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury

1984 – George Orwell

Lord of the Flies – William Golding

The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood

Ender’s Game – Orson Scott Card

The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins

The Maze Runner – James Dashner

Sources:

Green, Michael Bodhi. “Dystopian Fiction Explained - Themes and Characteristics.” StudioBinder, 26 Apr. 2024, www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-dystopian-fiction-definition-characteristics/.

“What Is Dystopian Fiction? 20 Examples of Dystopian Fiction - 2024.” MasterClass, www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-dystopian-fiction-learn-about-the-5-characteristics-of-dystopian-fiction-with-examples. Accessed 19 Sept. 2024.

Pictures:

“Looking For a Read You’ll Never Forget? Here Are The 40 Best Dystopian Novels of All Time.” Parade, parade.com/1289791/kaylen-ralph/best-dystopian-novels/. Accessed 19 Sept. 2024.

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