4.1.1.1.3 - The Cold War (mid-20th Century)
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What does 'dystopia' mean?
💡 Hint: Think about a society that is the opposite of a utopia.
Name one major theme of Cold War literature.
💡 Hint: These themes arose from societal fears during the Cold War.
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What was a significant theme in Cold War literature?
💡 Hint: Think about what emotions the Cold War induced in society.
True or False: Dystopian literature emerged during the Cold War as a reflection of societal fears.
💡 Hint: Consider the themes and settings common in dystopian stories.
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Critically analyze how Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451' addresses the tension between individual freedom and societal control.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of books and the societal reaction towards them.
Explore how the theme of paranoia shapes character motivations in Orwell's '1984'.
💡 Hint: Focus on the characters' relationships and how the regime influences their actions.
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