Blog #5: What dystopian elements do you notice thus far in Legend? Refer back to our Powerpoint under topics for help. You only need to write 4-5 sentences, but may write more. This is not graded.
Legend has many dystopian qualities. I’ve noticed that there is propaganda about the Patriots displayed on the jumbotrons. This is probably the government’s way to keep the citizens on their side. The more scared they are of the Patriots, the more willing they will be to fight against them. I’ve also noticed that there is a big figurehead that the citizens are supposed to show great respect for: Elector Primo. They salute whenever the anthem comes on, and they don’t dare insult Elector Primo. It seems that only the poor people really understand what a mess the government is. The poor’s lives are miserable: they don’t have money, yet they have to pay to get help in a hospital. The rich follow the government’s rules and have a happy life. They get a better education, healthcare, and do well in life. The rich don’t seem to see through the government’s veil over their eyes. All in all, I am enjoying Legend very much. It is interesting to see life through a rich person’s and poor person’s eyes.
There are many dystopian elements I notice in Legend. Police patrol the streets and check in peoples houses for more victims of the plague. I think the police are keeping the Colonies "safe" by making sure the citizens are loyal to the Republic by saluting the anthem. Also, with the limited opportunities the government allows the lower class in Legend, I don't think the people have enough strength to leave the Colonies, let alone have a mind of their own. The Republic is always broadcasting different things on their jumbotron, too. For example, earlier in the book, the jumbotron was featuring pictures of Day and spreading the word of how dangerous he is to the people, giving them the image of Day as a dangerous criminal.
There are many dystopian elements shown thus far in legend, and one of them is that citizens are constantly under surveillance. There are soldiers patrolling the streets and constant house checks for the plague in the poor part of town. And in the richer areas there are constant cameras and soldiers that I believe have an eye on everything to make sure nothing is out of line. There is also propaganda displayed on jumbotrons. They broadcast spirited news related to the Patriots that keep citizens on the side of the government. Another dystopian element I noticed is that the citizens are living in a dehumanized state. The poor must live in run down, grimy areas and are not helped by the government in any way regarding jobs and the plague. The poor toil away and are treated like animals that are forced to work in steel mils. As for the rich, their roles in life are determined for them by the government and they live under those orders because that is the only lifestyle they know.
There are many dystopian elements in Legend. There is definitely control, as the government requires them to take a trial to decide their futures and (SPOILER FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT READ PAST PAGE 173) may be using a plague to control their population on purpose. There is propaganda, which is shown on the jumbo screens in the city and talks badly about all the government's enemies. There is a figurehead that is worshiped, because the Elector Primo forces them all to have pictures of him and bow before him. It is considered a huge deal to even see him in person. There are also two dystopian protagonists who both believe there is something wrong with their society. And last, the citizens conform to uniform expectations, like the trial, having the Electors picture, and having to deal with the plague. All these are in Legend and are what makes it a dystopian book.
In Legend there are many dystopian traits. One of them is when you have to take the trial. The trial is test to determine whether you're worthy of living or dieing. The trial involves physical and mental procedures. If you fail the trial you would be taken away to a train and you would never be able to see your family. If you were to pass then you’d be recruited to the military or be able to go back to your normal life. In Legend there is also something called the inspection. The inspection is something the government does to make sure you not infected with the plague. The plague is a deadly virus that spreads across the Republic. So, as you can see these are some of the elements that make Legend a dystopian book.
There are tons of dystopian traits in Legend for example the test. Once again the government institutes something that must happen and for this book it is the test. The higher members of society are connected to the government. The government bags on the poor and brags about the rich. What the government has in Legend is the test which decides you whole life if you will be rich or poor, better or worse. Like everything else the rich are connected to the government they trust them and are very close. The rich also get amazing treatment but are always under the governments eye. Another trait is that a lot of things are restricted and there is always someone a rebel or multiple people rebelling. The rebel always hates the government or something bad has happened to them.
There are a few grammar errors but overall I really like your insights and opinions. I agree with everything here but I especially agree with the line, "The rich also get amazing treatment but are also under the government's eye" (Parth line 7). I think that the government keeps a special eye on the rich because if the rich turned on them they could do the most damage.
In Legend, the author, Marie Lu, uses many different dystopian elements to describe the Republic. A significant element in the story is that they restrict information, independent thought, and freedom. For example, the government in the Republic prevents rich people from finding out how the poor people are treated. Another disturbing secret is that the plague is not an accident, and that many poor people die from it. Another dystopian element in Legend is that citizens live in a dehumanized state. The poor people live in slums and don’t adequate care. They are also not as well trained for the trials as rich people, and as a result, they have no opportunities to be successful.
There are several examples of dystopia in the society inside of the book we are currently reading, Legend. I noticed that Legend’s government uses media, dictatorship, and restriction to produce a dystopian world that they can control. Day and June’s government prohibits they’re citizens to own knowledge of the past and of the rest of the world by convincing they’re citizens that there're society has been running the way it has been for ever. The government also gives their citizens false knowledge on the patriots by showing advertisements on places like the jumbo-trons. The government is afraid of being overpowered by not only their enemies, but they’re citizens in general. By advertising that their enemies are bad and gaining support, the government can continue to have dictatorship over their citizens. Overall, Legend has been exciting, eye-opening, and enjoyable. I enjoy being able to look at this society from two completely different perspectives. Thank you for reading my blog!
I like how you noticed that Legend’s government uses media, dictatorship, and restriction to produce a dystopian world that they can control. I never thought about it from that point of view. You touched on, and elaborated, on many points I hadn't thought much about.
From what I have read so far I have all ready seen plenty of dystopian elements. For example, the entire future of each person in the Republic is based on a test. Once their futures are decided there is really no changing. Someone poor has no chance of working their way up and earning money. No one seems to notice this issue except some of the poor people who can’t do anything about it- after all, they mean nothing to the rest of society. They have no voice. I have also noticed that the Elector Primo very respected. The people worship him whether they like him or not, because quite frankly, they don’t have much of a choice. If they have anything to say about their leader they keep it to themselves because they don’t have the audacity to say one negative word about their government. It’s very interesting to see what the government is like from different perspectives and see what is going on inside everyones minds. I’m excited to read more of Legend and watch the future of the Republic unfold.
Legend has many dystopian qualities. I’ve noticed that there is propaganda about the Patriots displayed on the jumbotrons. This is probably the government’s way to keep the citizens on their side. The more scared they are of the Patriots, the more willing they will be to fight against them. I’ve also noticed that there is a big figurehead that the citizens are supposed to show great respect for: Elector Primo. They salute whenever the anthem comes on, and they don’t dare insult Elector Primo. It seems that only the poor people really understand what a mess the government is. The poor’s lives are miserable: they don’t have money, yet they have to pay to get help in a hospital. The rich follow the government’s rules and have a happy life. They get a better education, healthcare, and do well in life. The rich don’t seem to see through the government’s veil over their eyes. All in all, I am enjoying Legend very much. It is interesting to see life through a rich person’s and poor person’s eyes.
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DeleteI also noted the Patriots on the Jumbotrons, and I enjoyed your use of vocabulary and description.
DeleteThere are many dystopian elements I notice in Legend. Police patrol the streets and check in peoples houses for more victims of the plague. I think the police are keeping the Colonies "safe" by making sure the citizens are loyal to the Republic by saluting the anthem. Also, with the limited opportunities the government allows the lower class in Legend, I don't think the people have enough strength to leave the Colonies, let alone have a mind of their own. The Republic is always broadcasting different things on their jumbotron, too. For example, earlier in the book, the jumbotron was featuring pictures of Day and spreading the word of how dangerous he is to the people, giving them the image of Day as a dangerous criminal.
ReplyDeleteThere are many dystopian elements shown thus far in legend, and one of them is that citizens are constantly under surveillance. There are soldiers patrolling the streets and constant house checks for the plague in the poor part of town. And in the richer areas there are constant cameras and soldiers that I believe have an eye on everything to make sure nothing is out of line. There is also propaganda displayed on jumbotrons. They broadcast spirited news related to the Patriots that keep citizens on the side of the government. Another dystopian element I noticed is that the citizens are living in a dehumanized state. The poor must live in run down, grimy areas and are not helped by the government in any way regarding jobs and the plague. The poor toil away and are treated like animals that are forced to work in steel mils. As for the rich, their roles in life are determined for them by the government and they live under those orders because that is the only lifestyle they know.
ReplyDeleteI like how you noticed that the citizens are living in a dehumanized state; I didn't notice that when I read the book.
DeleteThere are many dystopian elements in Legend. There is definitely control, as the government requires them to take a trial to decide their futures and (SPOILER FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT READ PAST PAGE 173) may be using a plague to control their population on purpose. There is propaganda, which is shown on the jumbo screens in the city and talks badly about all the government's enemies. There is a figurehead that is worshiped, because the Elector Primo forces them all to have pictures of him and bow before him. It is considered a huge deal to even see him in person. There are also two dystopian protagonists who both believe there is something wrong with their society. And last, the citizens conform to uniform expectations, like the trial, having the Electors picture, and having to deal with the plague. All these are in Legend and are what makes it a dystopian book.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I like how you stated multiple reasons that are true in the book in many ways and you described it well. Good Job. A+ :v})
DeleteYou have stated very good points that are true and you used very good vocabulary. GOOD JOB :D
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DeleteIn Legend there are many dystopian traits. One of them is when you have to take the trial. The trial is test to determine whether you're worthy of living or dieing. The trial involves physical and mental procedures. If you fail the trial you would be taken away to a train and you would never be able to see your family. If you were to pass then you’d be recruited to the military or be able to go back to your normal life. In Legend there is also something called the inspection. The inspection is something the government does to make sure you not infected with the plague. The plague is a deadly virus that spreads across the Republic. So, as you can see these are some of the elements that make Legend a dystopian book.
ReplyDeleteThere are tons of dystopian traits in Legend for example the test. Once again the government institutes something that must happen and for this book it is the test. The higher members of society are connected to the government. The government bags on the poor and brags about the rich. What the government has in Legend is the test which decides you whole life if you will be rich or poor, better or worse. Like everything else the rich are connected to the government they trust them and are very close. The rich also get amazing treatment but are always under the governments eye. Another trait is that a lot of things are restricted and there is always someone a rebel or multiple people rebelling. The rebel always hates the government or something bad has happened to them.
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DeleteThere are a few grammar errors but overall I really like your insights and opinions. I agree with everything here but I especially agree with the line, "The rich also get amazing treatment but are also under the government's eye" (Parth line 7). I think that the government keeps a special eye on the rich because if the rich turned on them they could do the most damage.
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ReplyDeleteIn Legend, the author, Marie Lu, uses many different dystopian elements to describe the Republic. A significant element in the story is that they restrict information, independent thought, and freedom. For example, the government in the Republic prevents rich people from finding out how the poor people are treated. Another disturbing secret is that the plague is not an accident, and that many poor people die from it. Another dystopian element in Legend is that citizens live in a dehumanized state. The poor people live in slums and don’t adequate care. They are also not as well trained for the trials as rich people, and as a result, they have no opportunities to be successful.
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DeleteThere are several examples of dystopia in the society inside of the book we are currently reading, Legend. I noticed that Legend’s government uses media, dictatorship, and restriction to produce a dystopian world that they can control. Day and June’s government prohibits they’re citizens to own knowledge of the past and of the rest of the world by convincing they’re citizens that there're society has been running the way it has been for ever. The government also gives their citizens false knowledge on the patriots by showing advertisements on places like the jumbo-trons. The government is afraid of being overpowered by not only their enemies, but they’re citizens in general. By advertising that their enemies are bad and gaining support, the government can continue to have dictatorship over their citizens. Overall, Legend has been exciting, eye-opening, and enjoyable. I enjoy being able to look at this society from two completely different perspectives. Thank you for reading my blog!
ReplyDeleteI like how you noticed that Legend’s government uses media, dictatorship, and restriction to produce a dystopian world that they can control. I never thought about it from that point of view. You touched on, and elaborated, on many points I hadn't thought much about.
DeleteFrom what I have read so far I have all ready seen plenty of dystopian elements. For example, the entire future of each person in the Republic is based on a test. Once their futures are decided there is really no changing. Someone poor has no chance of working their way up and earning money. No one seems to notice this issue except some of the poor people who can’t do anything about it- after all, they mean nothing to the rest of society. They have no voice. I have also noticed that the Elector Primo very respected. The people worship him whether they like him or not, because quite frankly, they don’t have much of a choice. If they have anything to say about their leader they keep it to themselves because they don’t have the audacity to say one negative word about their government. It’s very interesting to see what the government is like from different perspectives and see what is going on inside everyones minds. I’m excited to read more of Legend and watch the future of the Republic unfold.
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