2. This world ain’t perfect…
Dystopia
This world ain’t perfect…

3. Definition
Dystopia is the opposite of utopia which means “a perfect society.”
Where have we seen a dystopian society before?
A dystopia would be an imperfect society.

4. Elements of a Dystopian Society
A totalitarian government
Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society.
Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society.
Citizens are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
Citizens have a fear of the outside world.

5. Elements of a Dystopian Society
Citizens live in a dehumanized state.
The natural world is banished and distrusted.
Citizens conform to uniform expectations.
Individuality is bad.
The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.

6. Dystopian Protagonists
often feel trapped and are struggling to escape.
question the existing social and political systems.
believe or feel that something is terribly wrong with the society in which they live.
helps the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through their perspective.

7. faction
noun. a group or clique within a larger group, party, government or organization
abnegation
noun. 1. the act of denying oneself of rights, conveniences, etc. 2. the act of giving something up

8. erudite
adj. learned or scholarly; characterized by great knowledge
amity
noun. 1. friendship 2. peaceful harmony; mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations 3. cordiality

9. dauntless
adj. fearless; courageously resolute, especially in the face of danger or difficulty; not discouraged
candor
noun. 1. the state or quality of being frank, open and sincere in speech or expression; candidness 2. freedom from bias; fairness and impartiality

10. divergent
noun. deviating from what is expected; different

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