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Titill: 
  • Titill er á ensku The Unexpected Popularity of Dystopian Literature. From Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four and Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale to Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games Trilogy
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    Dystopian literature has existed for over a hundred years, being as popular as any other moderately successful literary genre. Over the past few decades, however, it has become increasingly acclaimed, particularly after the turn of the century. There is no single factor that can properly explain the reason behind this popularity, although there are a number of likely ones which can paint a relatively clear picture of matters. The world that young adults of today are experiencing is different from that of their predecessors, the reason being a number of world events, from the aftermath of the Cold War, to fears of terrorist attacks, a rapid evolving of technology and beyond. All these factors, followed by a broader world view brought forth by the Internet, have contributed to a greater awareness among young people today of social issues, such as equal rights. Novels such as Harry Potter and Twilight have, at the same time, paved the way for a vastly increased demand for young adult fiction, right up to the global market crash of 2008 just before the release of The Hunger Games. This was another impactful world event that shifted the minds of young people across the western world, having them seeking comfort in dystopian fiction akin to The Hunger Games. At the same time, a growing emphasis on modern gender roles brought forth a change in dystopian fiction, notably with their characters. Today there are more female authors, who write stories with female protagonists that appeal to both sexes. The three different dystopian novels, Nineteen Eighty-Four, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Hunger Games, throw light upon this development and how this literary genre has evolved. They also lend themselves well to comparison as they echo one another and reflect the pressing social issues of their times.

Samþykkt: 
  • 13.9.2016
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  • http://hdl.handle.net/1946/26094


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