What does the popularity of modern dystopian fiction tell us about the preoccupations of our society? Does it serve a useful cautionary purpose, or does it keep us from trying to imagine a better future?

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1)What does the popularity of modern dystopian fiction tell us about the preoccupations of our society? Does it serve a useful cautionary purpose, or does it keep us from trying to imagine a better future?
2) Why do you think the popularity of dystopias has persisted?
3) Dystopias often serve as warnings of potential exaggerated futures. What do you think your chosen book might be warning you about based on what you know of the story?
4) What would an ideal society look like to you? Would it be ideal for everyone? How could an ideal society for everyone exist?
5) Write a short (only a paragraph or three) creative story about a dystopia or utopia. Try to use the tropes and ideas we talked about in class.