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The Hunger Games Trilogy in Comparison with Classic Dystopian Novels
Míčková, Lucie ; Ženíšek, Jakub (advisor) ; Topolovská, Tereza (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on how the Hunger Games trilogy compares to classic dystopian works. It is divided into three sections. First, the definition and major features of the dystopian genre are presented. Then I discuss how they are demonstrated in three classic dystopias. The third section focuses on the analysis of the Hunger Games trilogy, as I investigate all the things that are similar to the classics and how they are also innovative. Finally, I summarize the conclusion and decide on a legitimate interpretation of The Hunger Games in dystopian genre. Key Words: Dystopia, anti-utopia, The Hunger Games, 1984, We, Brave New World, Collins.
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Human Corruption and Dystopian Motifs in Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange and George Orwell's 1984
Braňka, Štěpán ; Chalupský, Petr (advisor) ; Ženíšek, Jakub (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on a brief analysis of the novels 1984 and A Clockwork Orange. It analyzes their differences, what they have in common and the ways in which George Orwell and Anthony Burgess implement dystopian motifs in their novels. The theoretical part deals with inspirations for both the novels and their connections to the real world and real 20th century totalitarian regimes. The practical part analyses the two dystopian worlds in the novels, their governments, protagonists and languages. It explores the novels with regard to the themes described in the theoretical part. Key Words: dystopia, totalitarianism, 1984, A Clockwork Orange
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