Dystopian literature According to the Science-Fiction Dictionary Brave New Words, dystopian literature is "an imagined society or state of affairs in which conditions are extremely bad, especially in which these conditions result from the continuation of some current trend to an extreme."    Name three synonyms for dystopia. malposition cacotopia kakotopia What is the antonym for dystopia? utopia

Dystopian Origins and characteristics Dystopia is a relatively new genre, but has deeply rooted origins dating back to Thomas More's 1516 text Utopia. Dystopia fiction often comes about when major events happen in the world (WWII, the rise of communism, major advances in technology).   Defining features of dystopia include: Full Government control Citizens relinquishing all rights Seemingly perfect societies with a dark side to them The rise of technology, and how it overtakes humanity Citizens have a fear of the outside world Citizens worship one leader Citizens live in a dehumanised state