Posts that offer definitions of important terms and chronicle the class’s ongoing efforts to define what a dystopia is.
Dystopia: an alternative world/idea where the typical norm isn’t sustained and a rather unconventional lifestyle thrives despite its initial negative outlook. I have formulated this definition of dystopia because the original idea of a dystopian setting is depicted with a negative connotation which can be seen as an overstatement. A Continue reading
A dystopia is a fictional or speculative society characterized by significant societal, political, or environmental problems, often portraying a nightmarish or oppressive future.Dystopia stands as a multifaceted literary and conceptual genre, weaving intricate narratives that transcend temporal and cultural boundaries. Rooted in speculative fiction, dystopian tales provide a gripping lens Continue reading
My Definition : An imagined society where people are unable to practice free will and living conditions produce unhappiness. The definition I created for dystopia was to represent a society where humans are not free and where they feel their rights are taken away. I believe a real life dystopia Continue reading
A dystopia is a community marked by oppressive and unfavorable circumstances, typically featuring an authoritarian government, social injustice, and a grim or nightmarish setting. Although most dystopias we think of come from fictional settings such as the Hunger Games, I don’t believe that dystopias are imagined or fictional worlds only Continue reading
Merriam-Webster defines dystopia as “an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives. Though I haven’t seen a great amount of dystopian films they all seem to display the same idea, a world in which all humanity is lost. My definition of a dystopia is, a Continue reading
According to James Bailey, a dystopia is a societal condition where the government abuses it military power & manipulates the majority of citizens to hold radical beliefs that ultimately help them consolidate their rule. This is how I define a dystopia because it can also explain why fear is greatly Continue reading
Based on my past experiences with different media types, a dystopia is a societal design characterized by a disturbing and unjust experience for its inhabitants. The term dystopia was used to describe literature and films that encompassed a society with unlivable conditions. In this society, the inhabitants are stripped of Continue reading
Dystopias: societies or civilizations that endure the absolute worst living conditions imaginable. Dystopias are known to be societies where people live in fear. The dystopian TV shows that I’ve watched, such as “The 100” or “Black Mirror”, were my first introductions to dystopian societies. In “The 100”, the people in this Continue reading
Based on the media I have consumed throughout my lifetime. The definition of a dystopia is a society that leaves an overwhelming majority of its citizens in a constant state of unhappiness. This is due to the fact that this definition encompasses the many factors that define a dystopia according Continue reading
The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines the term dystopia as “an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic”. I define dystopia as a society consumed by perils, conformity, and freedom infringement, while civilians are simultaneously plagued by immense fear Continue reading
