Dystopian Worlds · 20th and 21st Century

Societal Control and Surveillance

Examining how dystopian authors depict the loss of privacy and the rise of totalitarianism.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do dystopian writers use the concept of a panopticon to explore themes of control?
  2. 2In what ways does the restriction of language lead to the restriction of thought?
  3. 3Why do dystopian protagonists often begin their journey with an act of intellectual rebellion?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Reading: LiteratureKS3: English - Reading: Context and Genre
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: Dystopian Worlds
Period: 20th and 21st Century

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