Characteristics of a dystopian society are restriction of information, unsureness of the outside world, and promotion of a dehumanized state. In Son by Lois Lowry, the community is restricted from access to information. When Claire has her baby, it’s intended that she will never see her baby and the information of her baby will be undisclosed to her. Another characteristic is unawareness to the outside world, “Elsewhere.” During Claire’s job at the Fish Hatchery, she sees the fisherman from the outside world but never interacts because she is led to believe it is unnecessary. Promotion of a dehumanized state is often seen in Claire’s society. After Claire is separated from her baby, the other birthmothers felt emotionally unattached