Dystopian Society Definition:
A futuristic, oppressive societal control and the illusion of a
perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control. Identify
the type of control that exists in Fahrenheit 451. Identify examples from
both films and the novel that match the definition section listed in the first column.
Some are filled in for you.
Definition
The Matrix
I, Robot
Fahrenheit
451
Technological control
Technological
control _________ control
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Propaganda
is used to control the citizens of society
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People think it is 1999 and it really
is 2199. |
Robot Laws:
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Information,
independent thought, and freedom are restricted.
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Fantasy World
Vs.
Real World |
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A
figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society.
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Concept: Fun is Everything. |
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Citizens
are perceived to be under constant surveillance.
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Mechanical Hound |
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Citizens
have a fear of the outside world.
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Citizens
live in a dehumanized state.
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Human Battery Energy Source |
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The
natural world is banished and distrusted.
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Citizens
conform to uniform expectations. Individuality and dissent are bad.
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The
society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world.
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Robots are helpful and necessary. |
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