Utopia and Dystopia Block C (1)

This document defines and compares dystopias and utopias. A dystopia is an imagined place where everything is unpleasant or bad, often due to environmental or governmental problems. Dystopias in literature can influence real life by teaching lessons or inspiring action for change. Dystopian societies are often controlled through corporate, bureaucratic, technological or religious means. In contrast, a utopia is an imagined perfect place where laws, government and society are ideal. Utopian literature can also influence real life. Utopian societies are sometimes portrayed as being ecologically, economically, politically, religiously or scientifically controlled. In conclusion, both dystopian and utopian art and literature can shape ideas and expose problems to help societies progress