Assignment: Dystopian Literature Essay

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Due: Nov 9, 2023 by 11:59pm

Dystopian Literature Essay

Choose one of the following prompts for your essay:

Huxley says that dystopian literature needs to feel conceivably realistic to the reader. In the novel that you read, analyze how the author creates a successful or unsuccessful dystopian society. What elements of it seem possible or not? In addition to the questions in the prompt, your essay should address/include the following:

At least one non-fiction source to prove your argument (with sources cited)

The literary lenses you are analyzing your novel with

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society

One consistent trait of dystopian literature is the use of nonlinear plot structure. In the novel you read, analyze how the author uses nonlinear strategies to develop the theme of the novel. In your essay address the following:

Types of nonlinear plot structure being used

The purpose of this type of plot structure

How a simple chronological structure would have changed the impact on the story

The overall impact on the theme (which means you need to have a well thought out theme)

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society (this may be part of your theme, in which case you don’t need separate commentary)

Control is a common topic in dystopian literature. Analyze how fear and propaganda is used to control society in dystopian literature. What parallels can you see in our current society today? In your essay address the following:

Specific examples of fear and propaganda from your novel

Specific examples of fear and propaganda from our own society (with sources cited)

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society (this may be part of your essay already, in which case you don’t need separate commentary)

Additional Essay Requirements:

Introduction paragraph that includes:

"Hook"--Something intriguing about dystopian literature relevant to your topic

Summary of the book

Definitions of any concepts relevant to your topic

Thesis statement that directly answers the prompt

2-3 Body paragraphs that include:

Topic sentence that introduce the paragraph

Context/lead in to your evidence

Evidence--direct quotes from your book and outside sources

Analysis--how does this evidence support your thesis and topic sentence

Conclusion Paragraph that includes:

Restating your thesis in a new way that sums up your essay

Summary of your evidence

Connection to the real world/why is this topic significant?

MLA Format

12 pt font

Times New Roman or Calibri

Double Spaced

Proper heading and running head

Proper in text citations

Works cited page

Correct grammar and punctuation

Dystopian Literature Essay

Choose one of the following prompts for your essay:

Huxley says that dystopian literature needs to feel conceivably realistic to the reader. In the novel that you read, analyze how the author creates a successful or unsuccessful dystopian society. What elements of it seem possible or not? In addition to the questions in the prompt, your essay should address/include the following:

At least one non-fiction source to prove your argument (with sources cited)

The literary lenses you are analyzing your novel with

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society

One consistent trait of dystopian literature is the use of nonlinear plot structure. In the novel you read, analyze how the author uses nonlinear strategies to develop the theme of the novel. In your essay address the following:

Types of nonlinear plot structure being used

The purpose of this type of plot structure

How a simple chronological structure would have changed the impact on the story

The overall impact on the theme (which means you need to have a well thought out theme)

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society (this may be part of your theme, in which case you don’t need separate commentary)

Control is a common topic in dystopian literature. Analyze how fear and propaganda is used to control society in dystopian literature. What parallels can you see in our current society today? In your essay address the following:

Specific examples of fear and propaganda from your novel

Specific examples of fear and propaganda from our own society (with sources cited)

What kind of criticism the author was trying to create through their dystopian society (this may be part of your essay already, in which case you don’t need separate commentary)

Additional Essay Requirements:

Introduction paragraph that includes:

"Hook"--Something intriguing about dystopian literature relevant to your topic

Summary of the book

Definitions of any concepts relevant to your topic

Thesis statement that directly answers the prompt

2-3 Body paragraphs that include:

Topic sentence that introduce the paragraph

Context/lead in to your evidence

Evidence--direct quotes from your book and outside sources

Analysis--how does this evidence support your thesis and topic sentence

Conclusion Paragraph that includes:

Restating your thesis in a new way that sums up your essay

Summary of your evidence

Connection to the real world/why is this topic significant?

MLA Format

12 pt font

Times New Roman or Calibri

Double Spaced

Proper heading and running head

Proper in text citations

Works cited page

Correct grammar and punctuation