Comparing Dystopia In 1984 and The Hunger Games
Do you ever wonder what the future will look like? When you picture the future is there extreme control of a government over a population? Dystopia displays an all-powerful government that has control over citizens and abuses its power to control every aspect of one's life. Through propaganda and brainwashing you are told what to think and how to act. This type of literature is used to allow the reader to reflect on the past, present and future and what has and possibly could happen in the future. Dystopia is a common theme within fictional stories such as 1984 by George Orwell and the 2012 movie The Hunger Games by Gary Ross. Both fictions reveal several similarities and differences between
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Not just for you. They don't take these things lightly.”(Ross)
Both Katniss and Winston are examples of protagonists that push the limits of their governments in order to make a change. Although they are just one person in two different worlds they go against all odds to make a change. The power of a rebelling protagonist can cause a group of people to follow in their footsteps and shift the way the world works.
In conclusion, the stories 1984 and The Hunger Games exhibit the theme of dystopia through limited freedom with unreasonable human rights, both societies being controlled by a totalitarian government, and the retaliation of a protagonist who rebels against authority. Throughout both narratives, it is shown that there is a lack of freedom as a government abuses their power to manipulate a population. It is also clear that a totalitarian government strips away all individuality and uses police systems to keep citizens in line with the rules. Lastly, 1984 and The Hunger Games share the theme of dystopia through the uprising protagonist that rebels against authorities to make a change in society. Throughout dystopian fiction, the reader can get a sense of what can happen in the future. Would you sit back and watch your world transition into a dystopian society or will you be the one to stand up and make a