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My Value Of A Dystopian Society

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I’ve read a lot of dystopian society books, perhaps all of them. There’s something intriguing about a certain society’s brokenness being so boldly highlighted. These books have allowed me to really think about our own society and what makes it different from a dystopian one which has helped me really differentiate what I value in society and in people. The major fault of most dystopian societies is their failure to acknowledge that people are curious and always in pursuit of the truth. Whether it be Jonah in The Giver wanting to give the people the truth through memories given to him, or Katniss exposing President Snow for his deception, people in all societies are curious. I really honor the pursuit of truth, whether it be a person fighting
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