Dystopia

  Dystopia is defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “an imaginary place where people lead an often dehumanized and fearful existence.” When envisioning a dystopian science fiction book, one can imagine a world filled with anything from a totalitarian regime to a viral pandemic that decimates or zombifies humankind. On the surface, dystopian sci-fi books are horrific in nature, but underneath the horror lies a powerful message.

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In the Dystopia unit, students will select a dytopian novel, read and discuss thematic issues including "duty and loyalty" as well as "power and corruption". Students will learn and identify the characteristics of dystopian literature and evaluate the choice novel in terms of those characteristics. Students will create a presentation about their dystopian choice novel.
Reading choices for this unit include the following: 1984 by Gerorge Orwell, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Pest House by Jim Crace , Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro