Dystopian Regimes in Collins The Hunger Games and Orwells 1984 (Paperback)

The aim of this analysis is to explore the intertextual relationship between Orwells novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) and Suzanne Collinss dystopian The Hunger Games trilogy (2008-2010). The study is based on a definition of dystopia and its conception of man, which is then related to the totalitarian regimes of Orwells Oceania and Collinss Panem. The features of dystopian society include the use of torture, brainwashing, propaganda and violence, as well as the notion of reality control." The text attempts to outline the theory of intertextuality and applies it to the critical reading of the two novels. The problem of the distinction between intentional and accidental intertextuality is also addressed, and so are the concepts of originality versus imitation. On a practical level, similarities and differences between the two texts in action and plot are discussed. Also, the intended readership are characterized and the narrative technique is examined. Additionally, the motives of the authors for writing dystopian novels are addressed. One primary ideological difference between the two novels, namely the attitude to rebellion as a means for overcoming a totalitarian regime, is considered. Finally, it provides an answer to the question as to why rebellion is successful in Panem, but impossible in Oceania.

General

Imprint:	AV Akademikerverlag
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	Michaela Hintringer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	108
ISBN-13:	978-3-639-48621-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Literacy Promotions
LSN:	3-639-48621-8
Barcode:	9783639486216

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!