مجلة إشكالات في اللغة و الأدب
Volume 13, Numéro 4, Pages 693-701
2024-12-02

"boundaries Of Dystopia: Exploring The Division Of Worlds And Its Consequences In Dystopian Novels"

Authors : Abdedaim Karima .

Abstract

Dystopian literature, popular among young adults, explores themes of oppression, politics, climate change, and scientific advancements, addressing societal issues and advocating for change. This article analyzes the division of worlds in dystopian novels, examining boundaries that reflect societal problems. The genre, emerging in response to utopian literature, critiques potential negative futures, often portraying sharp societal divisions and power imbalances. Ruling classes exert control through surveillance and propaganda, leading to dehumanization and resistance. This analysis highlights how the genre serves as a cautionary narrative for the future, reflecting contemporary issues.

Keywords

dystopian literature, societal issues, young adults, oppression, politics, climate change, scientific advancements, power imbalances, inequalities, surveillance, propaganda, resistance.