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Representation of totalitarianism in videgames
Vimmr, Martin Kryšpín ; Švelch, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Hladík, Radim (referee)
This thesis examines the topic of representation of totalitarianism in videogames. It aims to show how the totalitarianism is depicted in selected games and whether the videogame as a medium has some influence on this depiction. Theoretical part introduces and examines all sorts of different approaches, based on which one can study videogame as a medium. An argument about the videogames as a medium of control is presented further on and is also discussed in relation with totalitarianism. Second half of theoretical chapter focuses on definition of totalitarianism which is used in the case studies later on. Empirical part analyzes four games - Half-life 2, Papers, please, Wolfenstein: the New Order and BioShock with focus on representation of totality or dystopia. The games are analyzed both with regards to their rules and fiction. The conclusion shows that totalitarianism was represented mostly by its outer activities rather than ideology which were usually represented rather marginally. However, in all cases there could be found some examples of how was the representation of totalitarianism used to merge with system of control in games.
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Zkáza lidství - synthesis of dystopia, apokalypse and mysticism
Křižková, Aneta ; Vaněk, Václav (advisor) ; Machek, Jakub (referee)
Bachelor thesis focuses on detailed description and thorough analysis of an unusual science fiction novel Zkaza lidstvi by a czech unknown author Josef Akana. The novel (written in 1928) seems to be rather problematic to classify, since it borderlines across various genres such as science fiction, utopia and apocalypse which are represented in the opening chapters. This bachelor thesis analyses the tendency of czech interwar literature, summarizes real war threat common themes and reflects general concerns about social development which also happened to be extremely emphasized in the literature of twenties. Key words Josef Akana, Zkaza lidstvi, science fiction, utopia, dystopia, apocalypse, interwar literature
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Annotated translation: 2 kap. in WILCOX, R. V. - COCHRAN, T. R., Investigating Firefly and Serenity: science fiction on the frontier. London: I.B. Tauris, 2008. Ss. 53-62, 89-100.
Exnerová, Nika ; Kalivodová, Eva (advisor) ; Eliáš, Petr (referee)
The focus of this work is the translation of two articles from Investigating Firefly and Serenity: Science Fiction on the Frontier, an anthology of essays and articles from various authors and researches specializing in the humanities. The two selected articles focus on dystopic tradition and feminism. An annotation of the translation from the perspective of translation theory forms the second part of this work: it contains the original text analysis based on the model of Christiane Nord, and describes the translation method and problems as well as their solutions and the typology of translation shifts. Examples from both the original and the translation can be found in the text. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The reflection of mass media in dystopian movies shot from 1970s.
Ševců, Josef ; Jirák, Jan (advisor) ; Bednařík, Petr (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to provide a comprehensive and focused reflection with regard to role of mass media in selected dystopian films, respectively in movies where some significant dystopian elements do appear. This thesis is based on themes that have been the content of bachelor thesis written by the same author and expands on it - however, the bachelor thesis analysed exclusively three novels (Brave New World, 1984 and Fahrenheit 451). Nevertheless this thesis does not include any film adaptation of these novels. Within this work a wider range of resources was employed as it allows highlighting multiple topics associated with the mass media. The main theme is therefore related to the use of mass media and their impact on society. The thesis contains interpretation (from media studies perspective) of a total of 12 films, which are then divided into three categories based on the prevailing perception of the role of mass media. The first part is focused on the mass media as a constitutive element of dystopian regimes. In this case the mass media affect the society as a whole. The second part deals with the films, in which, in which the media significantly influence the lives of specific individuals (although the whole society may not be affected). Finally, the third part includes movies, in...
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Depiction of Media in British Dystopian Fiction
Bakič, Pavel ; Clark, Colin Steele (advisor) ; Veselá, Pavla (referee)
The thesis aims to give an overview of the treatment of media in texts that have formed modern dystopian writing and to which new additions in the genre necessarily relate. This set of texts consists of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and When the Sleeper Awakes by H. G. Wells; first chapter substantiates this selection and proceeds to define the concepts of "media" and "dystopia". Second chapter is concerned with the understanding of history in dystopian societies and shows that the very concept of historicity is undesirable for a totalitarian state, which seeks to blur history and reduce it to a three-point schema "before the Event - the Event (revolution) - after the Event". Closer analysis then shows that the Event itself can be divided into a further triad that has to be completed in order to pass into eternal post-Event society. Third chapter describes the use of citizens as media and shows that while Huxley's society uses what Michel Foucault calls "biopower" to achieve this goal, Orwell's society rather uses the concept of "discipline". Fourth chapter turns to printed media a the privileged role they are ascribed in the novels: The authors see literature as an embodiment of individuality and, at the same time, as a guarantee of tradition established by an...
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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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An Analysis of Francis Fukuyama's Arguments Exemplified on Contemporary Dystopian Cultural Production
Šinaľ, Martin ; Veselá, Pavla (advisor) ; Roraback, Erik Sherman (referee)
In this thesis I analyze and problematize Francis Fukuyama's position on posthumanism, largely expressed in his 2002 book Our Posthuman Future. In it he warns against the likely negative outcome of a potential biotechnological revolution, which could enable easy access to interfering with human genome via practices such as genetic modification or human cloning. Fukuyama's major assumption is that all members of society must meet some limited standards of humanity in order to be equal, because if people acquire different levels of artificially altered "human natures," the outcome will be stratification, irrecuperable inequality and perhaps even class warfare. For this reason, Fukuyama calls for a pre-emptive regulation of genetic manipulation so as to avoid a "posthuman future." I contrast this theory with a selection of transhumanist and feminist theorists as well as with examples from fiction, namely the trilogy Lilith's Brood (1987-1989) by Octavia Butler and the novel Never Let Me Go (2005) by Kazuo Ishiguro. Drawing on these sources I conclude that Fukuyama's position is harmfully exclusionary and divisive; and also counter- productive in the sense that in his pursuit of securing freedom and equality he renders potential posthuman subjects fundamentally inferior, thus principally defeating his...
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Brave New World and Island: The Analysis of the Utopian and the Anti-Utopian World in Aldous Huxley´s Novels
ERTELOVÁ, Jitka
The aim of this thesis is to analyse two novels written by Aldous Huxley an anti-utopian novel Brave New World (1932) and a utopian novel Island (1963). The examination of both Huxley´ s works is based on the analysis of literary genres. The thesis outlines difficulties concerning a precise definition of the terms "utopia," "anti-utopia," and "dystopia." The genesis of the genres is also briefly mentioned. The thesis also deals with both common and distinct features of the genres. Because of the purpose of the analysis regarding Brave New World and Island, the thesis includes Huxley´ s other works (essays and novels), dystopian novels Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell and We by Yevgeny Zamyatin and a utopian novel Men Like Gods by H. G. Wells.
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