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Science Fiction Conventions And Real-World Issues In Cinder, By Marissa Meyer

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The novel Cinder, by Marissa Meyer, displays a unique blend of science fiction conventions and real-world issues. The author uses these conventions to create a futuristic society that mirrors our own, allowing readers to relate to the story in a meaningful way.

One of the central themes in Cinder is discrimination against cyborgs. In the world of the novel, cyborgs are viewed as inferior to humans and face systematic oppression. This mirrors the real-world discrimination that marginalized groups face, such as racism and sexism. By using cyborgs as a metaphor for these issues, Meyer is able to explore them in a new light and make them accessible to a wider audience.

Another way that Meyer uses science fiction conventions to address real-world

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