Dystopias are societies in cataclysmic decline, with characters who battle environmental ruin, technological control, and government oppression.
What is the purpose of dystopia?
Definition of Dystopia. Dystopia is a literary device and genre used by writers to present a vision of the future that challenges readers to reflect on the current social and political environments in which they live.
What do dystopias usually focus on?
Dystopias often focus on current trends (social, technology, government). They show us what would happen if it was taken too far. This allows the story to make criticism of a trend in our real world.