ranking teen dystopians on how ridiculous their futuristic societies are

TL;DR

Examining various teen dystopian futures in young adult novels and ranking them based on their futuristic societies.

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Key Insights

• 🤕 Many young adult dystopian novels serve as a platform for coming of age stories rather than critiques of society.
• 🌍 Some dystopian societies exist due to poor scientific conduct or lazy world-building.
• 🥺 Young girls' enjoyment of these novels is often dismissed, leading to broader criticisms of the genre.
• 🤔 Well-thought-out and thought-provoking concepts elevate certain novels to higher tiers, such as exploring beauty standards in "Uglies" or the impact of societal control in "Matched."
• 🧡 The quality of the dystopian concept can vary widely, ranging from complex and thought-provoking to implausible and poorly executed.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does "Divergent" present its dystopian society?

"Divergent" divides the world into factions based on personality traits and follows a main character who doesn't fit neatly into any of these factions. While the world doesn't make logical sense, it serves as a backdrop for the coming of age story.

Q: What is the concept behind "Wither"?

In "Wither," everyone dies at a young age due to a genetic modification gone wrong. The main character is sold off as a bride and the story explores themes of beauty, societal expectations, and love.

Q: How does "The Hunger Games" depict its futuristic society?

"The Hunger Games" portrays a world divided into districts controlled by a wealthy capital. The districts are forced to send children to participate in a deadly game as a form of punishment and entertainment, highlighting class division and oppression.

Q: What is the premise of "The Giver"?

"The Giver" presents a world without emotion, color, or freedom. The main character inherits memories of a different time, leading to an exploration of emotions and individuality.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video explores and ranks different teen dystopian futures depicted in young adult novels based on their futuristic societies.

• The analysis focuses on the concept of the dystopian world rather than the plot or characters.

• Four tiers are created based on the quality and thoughtfulness of the futuristic societies.