1. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
Every student must speak once.
Every student must connect to the text.

2. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
At the beginning, did the society in your novel seems like a nice place to live?
What were some of the characteristics you thought could make our society better?

3. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
How are independent thought and freedom of choice restricted in the society in your novel?

4. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
Are the citizens in your novel under surveillance? If so, what is the purpose?

5. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
Do the citizens in this society live in fear of the outside world?
Explain how fear helps create and maintain this society.
Is there something in addition to fear that helps maintain order?

6. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
How is nature controlled within your novel?
Consider
Human nature
The natural world
Is nature banished? How did they accomplish that?

7. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
Does your protagonist feel trapped?
How does your protagonist escape or come to accept his role within this society?

8. Dystopian Novel Seminar Discussion
How does your protagonist help you understand their society?
Has your protagonist helped you understand the flaws and advantages in our own society?