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Part 1—1984: Identifying Dystopian Characteristics
In the following activity, use the information from Ch. 1 regarding characteristics that reflect a
dystopian society. The first column explains what the specific dystopian characteristic is. The
second column asks you to provide an example from the text that represents the characteristic.
The third column asks you to try to identify how modern media and government use dystopian
characteristics to communicate to American citizens, today.
Dystopian Characteristic
Propaganda is used to
control the citizens of the
society.
Example(s) from the Text
Example from Today?
Information, independent
thought, and freedom are
restricted.
A figurehead or concept is
worshipped by the citizens
of the society.
Citizens are perceived to be
under constant surveillance
at all times.
Citizens have a fear of the
outside world.
Citizens live in a
dehumanized state.
The natural world is
banished and distrusted.
Citizens conform to uniform
expectations; individuality is
bad.
The society is an illusion of
the perfect utopian world.
Part 2—1984: Identifying Characteristics of a Dystopian Protagonist
In the following table, please fill in characteristics about Winston Smith that demonstrate
how the main character is a dystopian protagonist. Please use specific examples from
the text when constructing your answer.
Dystopian Characteristic
The protagonist often feels trapped and is
struggling to escape.
The protagonist questions the existing
social order and political system.
The protagonist believes or feels that
something is terribly wrong with the society
in which he lives.
The protagonist helps the audience
recognize the negative aspects of the
dystopian world through his perspective.
Example Provided about Winston