1. Elements of Science Fiction and Dystopias
Introduction to “Harrison Bergeron”
Elements of Science Fiction and Dystopias

2. Essential Elements Usually takes place in the future
Has elements of science and technology
Plots might include the world after a terrible event

3. “Harrison Bergeron”

4. What is a “dystopia”?
An imaginary community that is frightening or undesirable

5. What do these type of stories expose?
Problems with society

6. Examples of books with dystopias
Hunger Games
The Giver
Divergent
1984
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm