Indroducatory Paragraph Critique
I was wondering if anyone would care to give me critique on a thesis statement. Please do not post to complain or anything like that, as far as I can tell this is within forum rules as this is an open discussion where anyone may argue against my point. If it is against the rules, I apologize. Any critique at all will be greatly appreciated. Here goes:
Importance of Utopian and Dystopian literature
"To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free, when men are different from one another and do not live alone — to a time when truth exists and what is done cannot be undone: From the age of uniformity, from the age of solitude, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink — greetings!” (George Orwell). The creation of a utopia has long been a dream of mankind and is, theoretically, the purpose behind politics. Unfortunately, there is much controversy over the extent of government regulation and the sociopolitical elements of modern society due to the sheer number of different political philosophies. This variety can often create a rift between those in power and the governed because of differing ideologies. Literature can be a powerful tool for the exploration and discussion of the modern world and its progress. Popular writing of this type can be divided into two categories: utopian, a writer’s vision of the perfect society or government, and Dystopian, a writer’s vision of an imperfect society or government. Dystopian writing often extrapolates modern issues or trends, criticizing them through use of characters and storyline, whereas utopian writing uses the writers’ ideal society as the setting. Through analysis and reflection of utopian and dystopian literature, the reader can learn much about perceived flaws in modern society, the effects of new technology, and the purpose of government. Specifically, the author challenges the reader to form their own opinions on the previously mentioned subjects.
