Through Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder” and Kurt Vonnegut Jr’s “Harrison Bergeron”, give us two different stories about societies in a dystopian future and the consequences of what the future may or not await us. Dystopian literature has long been a popular genre that imagines dark and oppressive futures where societal norms and values are twisted, and the human condition is questioned. Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" and Kurt Vonnegut Jr's "Harrison Bergeron" are two short stories that go into dystopian visions of the future. While both stories share common themes, they also have different perspectives on the consequences of technology, the dangers of government control, and the impact on individuals and society. This essay will provide
Simon and Rue are favorite characters of many who have read the Lord of the Flies and seen "The Hunger Games. " The various similarities found between the two play a role in this. The biggest similarity they share is their kindness. Simon shows the littluns kindness when no one does. Rue shows Katniss kindness even though they are fighting for their lives.
Annotated Bibliography Curnutt, Kirk. “Teenage Wasteland: Coming-of-Age Novels in the 1980s and 1990s.” Critique. 43.1 (Fall 2001): 93-111. Academic Search Complete.
Dystopian fiction often utilises the concept of Manufactured Consent to create warnings for readers regarding what may happen when a society is unaware of social movements. Ray Bradbury’s novel, ‘Fahrenheit 451’, introduces readers to Clarisse, An individual oppressed through the expectations and pessimistic government. Comparably, the television show ‘Stranger Things', directed by the Duffer Brothers, reveals the character of Eleven, as an outcast.
Abstract This paper explores some of the creative decisions Suzanne Collins, author of Year of the Jungle, The Hunger Games trilogy, and The Underland Chronicles, has made in her career as a writer. It discusses many of her inspirations and influences that aided her in the creation of her books, as well as the common themes she writes about. Additionally, it considers some of Collins’ character choices and views on writing which led to the popularity of her books. Suzanne Collins: Influences, Inspirations, and Themes in Her Works Introduction Suzanne Collins, best known for her Hunger Games trilogy, began her professional writing career in 1991, as a screenwriter for children’s television.
The Hunger Games vs. The US The Hunger Games is an adventurous yet somewhat violent trilogy that shows another side of what American government could turn into. The US government is slightly different from Panem’s government, but has similar qualities. Both take place in the United States and have a President, but Panem’s President is president until they die. Where as the US President is president for four years and then there is an election.
There are many dark themes in the book like overdose, suicide, disregard for human life, and censorship. This book introduces these themes in a manner that makes these societal problems less traumatic for young minds comprehend. Ellen Hopkins believes this and expands on it when she writes "Books dealing with edgy, dark subject matter such as addiction, abuse, suicide, and teen prostitution can offer young adult readers a broader perspective on the world..." (Hopkins). If teens are not introduced to these dark themes at a young age, they will be ignorant of the same issues when they grow up.
Often in literature, comparing stories will lead to revelations about human nature. Lord of the Flies and The Hunger Games both share a motif of being trapped and take human nature to another level. Lord of the Flies and The Hunger Games prove that working together and looking out for each other will give you a greater shot at victory. One very significant similarity is that in both books the characters are trapped on an island and fighting for their safety and survival. In Lord of the Flies, school boys, Ralph, Roger, Simeon, Piggy, Jack and along with other kids are trapped on an island and have to fight for survival, but, after a while of being on the island the civilization starts to die and so do the boys from violence and lack of communication.
Novels for Students, edited by Sara Constantakis, vol. 29, Gale, 2009, pp. 45-65. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX2278200014/GLS?u=txshracd2560&sid=GLS&xid=3e5549cf. Accessed 4 Apr. 2018 Rand, Ayn. Anthem.
She tries to navigate through her first year of high school, and it seems like the entire student body despises her; she feels more alone than ever. I will be analyzing and making connections to three specific elements in this novel: the search for one’s identity, Melinda’s inner conflict,
Because the novel is told through the innocent eyes of a child who lives in an accepting environment, the reader is slowly introduced to the racism in their community as she is exposed to some of the unaccepting people in her community, mainly when Tom Robinson, an African American man, has an undeniable case but is still convicted of rape. Reading the abusive words and thoughts of the people in this story not only reminds the reader of this dark time in our past, but also how far the United States has come. Learning and reflecting on the mistakes the people of the past have made is a crucial part of preventing future mishappenings. By simply forgetting the past, people allow the same mistakes to be made in the future just like the society in Fahrenheit 451. Understanding why the lessons of acceptance, bravery, and racism translate into our modern society and what it may become is a fundamental step in improving our civilization.
Despite the large gap in time between their publishing, they share many obvious similarities in their interpretation of futuristic dystopian societies. However, the subtle similarities of the use of children and hope to control population is
The Hunger Games: A Modern Day Odyssey? The Hunger Games is about a civilization that randomly selects two members from the different districts. Those two members are then forced to fight in an “arena” in which there is only one victor. In a way the Hunger Games is very similar to the Odyssey. The Odyssey begins years after the Trojan War has ended and Odysseus has not returned home.
Teenagers feel like they can relate or think, what if this was to really happen? The authors Ayn Rand and Veronica Roth promote individualism and selfless acts in the novels they wrote, but sometimes that is not always the best thing. After all these years, reading and writing dystopian literature is still
Theme # 1- No matter what tyrannical environment you live in, your identity can never be changed The Hunger Games focuses on the theme of identity and how it is immutable in any tyrannical environment. This tells the audience that no one can take away your identity and it can only be controlled by you. In the movie, 24 tributes are forced to enter a game where they kill each other in order to survive which led them to losing their identity and becoming pawns to entertain the people of the Capitol.
