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Exploring Dystopian Concepts and Vocabulary in Literature and Film

This lesson focuses on identifying common themes in stories and images depicting dystopian societies. We define key vocabulary related to dystopias, including concepts of utopia, totalitarianism, and various political and economic ideologies such as communism, socialism, and capitalism. Students will explore philosophies such as individualism, objectivism, and altruism, alongside principles like conformity and transgression. By the end of this unit, students will understand the foundational ideas that shape dystopian narratives.

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Exploring Dystopian Concepts and Vocabulary in Literature and Film

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  1. 3rd Six Weeks Unit Vocabulary • On the next 2 slides, what do you think all these stories/images have in common?

  2. Vocabulary • All books/movies in images are set within a futuristic society that is a dystopia. 1. Dystopia (anti-utopia): an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives.

  3. Vocabulary • So if a dystopia is a place that does not pretend to be good and is controlled by government, then what is a utopia? 2. Utopia: a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

  4. Vocabulary • Another concept the books/movies have in common is that within their society’s the government is a totalitarianism. 3. Totalitarianism: political concept that the citizens should be totally subject to an absolute state authority.

  5. Vocabulary • 4. Communism: theory advocating the elimination of private property; goods are owned in common and available to all as needed. Production and distribution of goods is controlled by the state; therefore distribution of wealth is controlled by the governing community.

  6. Vocabulary • Collectivism: A theory advocating collective control; emphasis on group rather than individual or identity.

  7. Vocabulary • Socialism: An economic system in which both government and individuals own properties and businesses.

  8. Vocabulary • Capitalism: Economic system in which means of production are mostly privately owned and operated for profit providing for a free market (not government regulated price control)

  9. Vocabulary • Liberalism: Emphasizes individual rights; society characterized by freedom of thought for the individuals, limitations on power (especially of government and religion), rule of law, free exchange of ideas, free private enterprise.

  10. Vocabulary • Individualism: Doctrine that the interests of the individual ought to be ethically paramount.

  11. Vocabulary • Objectivism: Philosophy developed by Ayn Rand that proper moral purpose of one’s life is the pursuit of one’s own happiness and the social system should fully respect individual human rights.

  12. :Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Philosophy: The most basic beliefs, concepts, attitudes, values of an individual or group.

  13. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Rationalism: The power of comprehending, inferring, or thinking especially in orderly rational ways.

  14. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Volition: The act of making a conscious choice or decision; free will; the power of choosing.

  15. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Egoism: Practice of individuals to always be motivated by self-interest.

  16. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Altruism: State of unselfish regard for self or devotion to the welfare of other.

  17. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Atheism: The doctrine that there is no deity (God, higher power).

  18. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Conformity: Action or behavior in correspondence with socially accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws; Similarity in form or character

  19. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Transgression: The breaking of a law or oath.

  20. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Vice: A slight personal failing; a flaw or imperfection; a defect.

  21. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Solidarity: A union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; fellowship of responsibilities and interests

  22. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Reprimand: A severe, formal, or official rebuke or censure.

  23. Vocabulary: Concepts within Anthem • Pyre: A heap or pile of wood or other combustible material for burning a corpse as a funeral rite.

  24. Vocabulary Notecards will be due on Monday 12/10/2012Vocabulary Quiz 12/10/2012Read Ch 1-3 by 12/07/2012 http://school.judsonisd.org/webpages/pwilliams/engiipreap.cfm

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