Blog #6: In four-five sentences (or more), explain how June or Day meets the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist. You may reference anything up to page 200 in Legend. Click for the rubric.
Day shows many characteristics of a Dystopian Protagonist. He feels trapped; he wants to get away from the Republic because he doesn’t like being a fugitive. However, he can’t leave because his family is important to him. He questions the government because he realizes how violent and terrible the punishment system is. He also wonders why the plague only affects the poor and not the rich. Why are only the poor getting sick but they have to pay for healthcare? The rich have money for their necessities, yet they don’t have to pay for healthcare. In addition, Day helps the reader recognize the faults of the Republic. He shows us the poor’s side of things. Day seems to have mastered a skill that the Republic’s government has not: he cares about others more than himself. He is very benevolent and takes care of others first. For example, he took Tess and June in when there were (seemingly) starving. I think that Day will eventually take down the Republic and rebuild a new, caring one because he knows that everyone needs love. Love is important to someone's well-being, and citizens in the Republic now need it more than ever.
In Legend, June has many dystopian protagonist traits. For instance, June definitely helps the reader recognize the negative aspects of the government because she is high up in the government and sees many of the bad things that they do. This quotation shows this, “Commander Jameson bends down and smiles at him. ‘Let’s starts over. What’s your name?’ /The spy looks away from her and says nothing. /Commander Jameson sighs and nods to Thomas. ‘My hands are tired,’ she says, ‘You do the honors.’/ ‘Yes, ma’am.’ Thomas salutes and steps forward. He tightens his jaw, then balls up his fist and punches the spy hard in the stomach.The spy’s eyes bulge out, and he coughs up more blood on the floor” (Lu 92). June also feels trapped, because her brother is dead and she wants to kill Day for it. She wants to avenge her brother’s death, but after meeting him, can’t bring herself to do it. She wants to kill him but also can’t. June is a dystopian protagonist because of these traits and many more, and I hope the government gets taken down.
SPOILER ALERT Day shows a lot of traits as dystopian protagonist. He is trapped and is struggling to escape because of his family and the republic. He thinks that the government is up to something really bad. For example the plague, he thinks that the government is making the plague on purpose. He thinks the society he is living in is not fair. From his perspective he really gets the reader on his side against the government making us think that they are horrible. For example when he tries to prove to us that the government is making the plague and sending it to specific people. He really gets the readers hating the government.
I believe Day falls in the dystopian protagonists category in many ways. First he —questions the existing society and political systems. Like how he questions the plague, and if its really used against certain people in the society. Another way he fits in is how he —believes or feels that something is terribly wrong with society in which he lives in. The plague, and the trial, the trial is a test to determine whether you should live or die. These are just some of many ways Day is a dystopian protagonist.
I believe Day falls in the dystopian protagonists category in many ways. First he —questions the existing society and political systems. Like how he questions the plague, and if its really used against certain people in the society. Another way he fits in is how he —believes or feels that something is terribly wrong with society in which he lives in. The plague, and the trial, the trial is a test to determine whether you should live or die. These are just some of many ways Day is a dystopian protagonist.
On many levels, I believe that Day is the classic dystopian protagonist. First, Day represents a dystopian protagonist perfectly because of how he —helps the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through his perspective. Throughout the novel, Day continues to show the audience how unfair and unjust he thinks the Republic’s government is. For example, Day acknowledges that the living conditions for the poor people are horrendous in comparison to the rich characters of the book. Even more troublesome, the poor people can’t even receive adequate medical treatment. By sneaking into the hospital to get plague medicine for his brother, Day shows how insensitive the government is to poor people. As the dystopian protagonist, Day believes that something is terribly wrong in the society in which he lives. Not only do poor people live in slums, but the Republic is guilty of lying to the citizens. First, they lied to Day about the score on his Trials. Second, they lie about the fact that the plague was invented to kill the people with weak genes, who are usually poor people from the slums. Overall, I think Day perfectly represents the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist.
I noticed that throughout the entire book Day has possessed many dystopian protagonist characteristics. For example, Day is constantly struggling to escape the grasp of the Republic and their constant attempts to eliminate him. It is very difficult for him to stay unnoticed because he is wanted so much by the government. It is hard for him to protect and support his family with so much weight on his shoulders. Day also questions the society and political problems by observing things carefully and using the knowledge he has of something to draw conclusions that are usually accurate. He also has no issue breaking the rules to protect his loved ones, because as he makes very clear in the book, they are a huge part of his life. The author also uses Day to help the audience recognize the negative aspects of the Republic by showing things through his perspective and constantly sharing his thoughts throughout the book. He shares memories of what the Republic has done to him with the readers as well, which helps the readers really connect with him and understand his side of the story.
Day meets the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist in many ways. He desperately wants to escape his torn life in which he is a criminal for all the wrong reasons; however, Day is trapped because he cannot afford to leave his family alone. He has noticed that something is entirely wrong with the society he lives in and not only questions the Republic, but knows their system is highly flawed. Day is made an even stronger dystopian protagonist because while he is constantly discovering new faults in his society and the Republic, he has taken actions in an effort to bring down the Republic and fix his ruined society from the very start of the book. When Day could just as easily have escaped, his loyalty to his family kept him in place and he rebelled instead. Through Day’s daring missions to bring down the Republic and help the poor sectors, the readers themselves get to uncover details about the secrets of the Republic. Day’s perspective and thoughts allow the reader to acquire dystopian protagonist points of view of the book themselves as they recognize the loopholes in the government, the vast difference of rich versus poor, and the uncertainties about the plague through Day's experiences. Day is a dystopian protagonist from the beginning of the book and these traits only proceed to grow as the book continues on.
In Legend, Day has shown many examples of being a dystopian protagonist. Day feels that the Republic is keeping him restricted from the life he wants to live; with his friends and family, keeping them safe. I think Day's personality builds a dystopian protagonist because he always questions the Republic. For example, Day questions why none of the higher class members of the Republic don't get the plague, but his brother Eden had to suffer since his family could not afford the money to pay for medicine. Also, Day points out the problems that keep popping up in the Republic. He mentions all the negativities that he notices from his perspective. Additionally, Day observes things very carefully, allowing him to judge things (and people) and make accurate assumptions about them. Over all, those are the reasons how Day is a dystopian protagonist.
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!
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ReplyDeleteDay shows many characteristics of a Dystopian Protagonist. He feels trapped; he wants to get away from the Republic because he doesn’t like being a fugitive. However, he can’t leave because his family is important to him. He questions the government because he realizes how violent and terrible the punishment system is. He also wonders why the plague only affects the poor and not the rich. Why are only the poor getting sick but they have to pay for healthcare? The rich have money for their necessities, yet they don’t have to pay for healthcare. In addition, Day helps the reader recognize the faults of the Republic. He shows us the poor’s side of things. Day seems to have mastered a skill that the Republic’s government has not: he cares about others more than himself. He is very benevolent and takes care of others first. For example, he took Tess and June in when there were (seemingly) starving. I think that Day will eventually take down the Republic and rebuild a new, caring one because he knows that everyone needs love. Love is important to someone's well-being, and citizens in the Republic now need it more than ever.
ReplyDeleteIn Legend, June has many dystopian protagonist traits. For instance, June definitely helps the reader recognize the negative aspects of the government because she is high up in the government and sees many of the bad things that they do. This quotation shows this, “Commander Jameson bends down and smiles at him. ‘Let’s starts over. What’s your name?’ /The spy looks away from her and says nothing. /Commander Jameson sighs and nods to Thomas. ‘My hands are tired,’ she says, ‘You do the honors.’/ ‘Yes, ma’am.’ Thomas salutes and steps forward. He tightens his jaw, then balls up his fist and punches the spy hard in the stomach.The spy’s eyes bulge out, and he coughs up more blood on the floor” (Lu 92). June also feels trapped, because her brother is dead and she wants to kill Day for it. She wants to avenge her brother’s death, but after meeting him, can’t bring herself to do it. She wants to kill him but also can’t. June is a dystopian protagonist because of these traits and many more, and I hope the government gets taken down.
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ReplyDeleteDay shows a lot of traits as dystopian protagonist. He is trapped and is struggling to escape because of his family and the republic. He thinks that the government is up to something really bad. For example the plague, he thinks that the government is making the plague on purpose. He thinks the society he is living in is not fair. From his perspective he really gets the reader on his side against the government making us think that they are horrible. For example when he tries to prove to us that the government is making the plague and sending it to specific people. He really gets the readers hating the government.
I believe Day falls in the dystopian protagonists category in many ways. First he —questions the existing society and political systems. Like how he questions the plague, and if its really used against certain people in the society. Another way he fits in is how he —believes or feels that something is terribly wrong with society in which he lives in. The plague, and the trial, the trial is a test to determine whether you should live or die. These are just some of many ways Day is a dystopian protagonist.
ReplyDeleteI believe Day falls in the dystopian protagonists category in many ways. First he —questions the existing society and political systems. Like how he questions the plague, and if its really used against certain people in the society. Another way he fits in is how he —believes or feels that something is terribly wrong with society in which he lives in. The plague, and the trial, the trial is a test to determine whether you should live or die. These are just some of many ways Day is a dystopian protagonist.
ReplyDeleteOn many levels, I believe that Day is the classic dystopian protagonist. First, Day represents a dystopian protagonist perfectly because of how he —helps the audience recognize the negative aspects of the dystopian world through his perspective. Throughout the novel, Day continues to show the audience how unfair and unjust he thinks the Republic’s government is. For example, Day acknowledges that the living conditions for the poor people are horrendous in comparison to the rich characters of the book. Even more troublesome, the poor people can’t even receive adequate medical treatment. By sneaking into the hospital to get plague medicine for his brother, Day shows how insensitive the government is to poor people. As the dystopian protagonist, Day believes that something is terribly wrong in the society in which he lives. Not only do poor people live in slums, but the Republic is guilty of lying to the citizens. First, they lied to Day about the score on his Trials. Second, they lie about the fact that the plague was invented to kill the people with weak genes, who are usually poor people from the slums. Overall, I think Day perfectly represents the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist.
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ReplyDeleteI noticed that throughout the entire book Day has possessed many dystopian protagonist characteristics. For example, Day is constantly struggling to escape the grasp of the Republic and their constant attempts to eliminate him. It is very difficult for him to stay unnoticed because he is wanted so much by the government. It is hard for him to protect and support his family with so much weight on his shoulders. Day also questions the society and political problems by observing things carefully and using the knowledge he has of something to draw conclusions that are usually accurate. He also has no issue breaking the rules to protect his loved ones, because as he makes very clear in the book, they are a huge part of his life. The author also uses Day to help the audience recognize the negative aspects of the Republic by showing things through his perspective and constantly sharing his thoughts throughout the book. He shares memories of what the Republic has done to him with the readers as well, which helps the readers really connect with him and understand his side of the story.
ReplyDeleteDay meets the characteristics of a dystopian protagonist in many ways. He desperately wants to escape his torn life in which he is a criminal for all the wrong reasons; however, Day is trapped because he cannot afford to leave his family alone. He has noticed that something is entirely wrong with the society he lives in and not only questions the Republic, but knows their system is highly flawed. Day is made an even stronger dystopian protagonist because while he is constantly discovering new faults in his society and the Republic, he has taken actions in an effort to bring down the Republic and fix his ruined society from the very start of the book. When Day could just as easily have escaped, his loyalty to his family kept him in place and he rebelled instead. Through Day’s daring missions to bring down the Republic and help the poor sectors, the readers themselves get to uncover details about the secrets of the Republic. Day’s perspective and thoughts allow the reader to acquire dystopian protagonist points of view of the book themselves as they recognize the loopholes in the government, the vast difference of rich versus poor, and the uncertainties about the plague through Day's experiences. Day is a dystopian protagonist from the beginning of the book and these traits only proceed to grow as the book continues on.
ReplyDeleteIn Legend, Day has shown many examples of being a dystopian protagonist. Day feels that the Republic is keeping him restricted from the life he wants to live; with his friends and family, keeping them safe. I think Day's personality builds a dystopian protagonist because he always questions the Republic. For example, Day questions why none of the higher class members of the Republic don't get the plague, but his brother Eden had to suffer since his family could not afford the money to pay for medicine. Also, Day points out the problems that keep popping up in the Republic. He mentions all the negativities that he notices from his perspective. Additionally, Day observes things very carefully, allowing him to judge things (and people) and make accurate assumptions about them. Over all, those are the reasons how Day is a dystopian protagonist.
ReplyDeleteThere 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!
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