Explain the concept of the dystopian point of view and its influence on literature.

Part1 :

Women’s Literature and the Dystopian Point of View

In this unit, you were introduced to the concept of the dystopian point of view. For this assignment, you are required to complete the following:

• Explain the concept of the dystopian point of view and its influence on literature.
• Analyze how and why much of women’s literature reflects a dystopian view.
• Explain whether you see this form of literature as typical in any marginalized group. Would you expect the same type of literature to be written by other groups that find themselves devalued?

Part 2:

Insight Journal

• Describe some of the reasons for the emergence of the dystopian point of view in literature.
• Explain how you see these reasons reflected in the readings assigned this week.
• Elaborate with examples of these concepts in current literature or other art forms.