1. Dystopian/Utopian Society Definition, types, and examples

2. Utopian Society  A Place, state or condition that is ideally perfect in respect to politics, laws, customs, and conditions.  Golden Age, Amana colonies  http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel /amana/utopia.htm http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel /amana/utopia.htm

3. Dystopian Society  An imagined universe where the outward appearance (to audience and main characters) is one of perfection, but corruption oppressive control make it less than perfect.  Examples from film: The Island, The Matrix, Wall-E, Demolition Man, Book of Eli, District 9, 12 Monkeys  Examples from Books: Nineteen Eighty-Four, Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, Time Machine

4. Characteristics of Dystopia  Propaganda is used to control citizens  Independent thoughts and freedoms are restricted  A figurehead is worshipped  Surveillance  Fear of the outside world  Dehumanized citizens  Natural World is banished and distrusted  Conform to uniform expectations: Follow all the same rules  Society appears perfect.

5. Types of Dystopia  Corporate Control  Bureaucratic Control  Technological Control  Philosophical/Religious Control

6. Corporate Control

7. Bureaucratic Control

8. Technological Control

9. Religious Control