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Utopias Becoming Dystopias

This video defines utopias and dystopias, and investigates how a utopia might become a dystopia. Can a seemingly perfect world actually be a dystopia in disguise?


Author Videos 248 videos

Speak
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The main character of Speak doesn't speak. Watch this video to find out why.

Diameter of the Bomb (Amichai)
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Why would Yehuda Amichai write an entire book on the diameter of a bomb and the diameter of its range? Is he trying to convey a message? Is his boo...

The Handmaid's Tale
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This video discusses Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale, set in a negative utopia in which women have no control over the government o...

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Form Videos 220 videos

1984
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Well, if this book doesn't make you want to tape over your laptop camera, we don't know what will.

1984 Summary
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By the end of this video, you will be brainwashed. There's nothing you can do about it; we just wanted to let you know. We like to think we're bigg...

A Farewell to Arms
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You might be hearing a chorus of farewells if you recommend A Farewell to Arms as the next read for your Fabulously Feisty Feminist Book Club.

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Themes Videos 230 videos

Utopias Becoming Dystopias
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This video defines utopias and dystopias, and investigates how a utopia might become a dystopia. Can a seemingly perfect world actually be a dystop...

Catching Fire (Part 2)
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“Happy Hunger Games!” Or not. Katniss’s Hunger Games experiences left a not-so-happy effect on her. This video will prompt you to ponder if...

Invisible Man
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You’re one in a million, buddy. Er...actually, more like one meaningless speck in a sea of billions. Makes you feel kind of insignificant, right?...

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