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Science Fiction

Science Fiction

Science Fiction

Science Fiction

Definition • It is hard to define because it overlaps with fantasy literature. •

Definition • It is hard to define because it overlaps with fantasy literature. • Usually deals with the “What ifs? ” • Kathryn Cramer states that it “investigates moral, philosophical and technological possibilities” (conknet. com). • Uses science or technology

History of Science Fiction • Precursors to science fiction can be seen all the

History of Science Fiction • Precursors to science fiction can be seen all the way back to the 2 nd century with Lucian’s True History. Some of the Arabian Nights stories will fall under Science Fiction. • The 19 th century saw the true emergence of Science Fiction with Jules Verne’s stories like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. • Other famous Science Fiction stories include Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

History Continue • The 20 th century saw such great writers like Isaac Asimov

History Continue • The 20 th century saw such great writers like Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. • 1966 was the start of Star Trek on TV. • The 1970’s saw Star Wars.

Characteristics • Technology (may be human made or alien) – Can be: • •

Characteristics • Technology (may be human made or alien) – Can be: • • New technology Time travel Robots New scientific principles • Antagonist: – Can be beings or a force – Can be societies rules – Not necessarily human

Characteristics Continued • Can involve new types of social or political systems • Setting

Characteristics Continued • Can involve new types of social or political systems • Setting – Alternate locations (another planet, the ocean, dimensions, or time periods) – Time periods can include alternate realities. EX: Germany won World War II. • Storyline – Kathryn Cramer states that it deals with “moral, social, philosophical, technical and intellectual issues and/or questions” (conknet. com).

Two important elements in all Science Fiction • Dissociation – David Louis Edelman states

Two important elements in all Science Fiction • Dissociation – David Louis Edelman states that, “every science fiction story has some element that is profoundly alien to the reality of its intended audience” (deepgenre. com). • Scientific Progress – New weapons – New medical technology – Flying cars

"Dystopias: Definition and Characteristics. " Read Write Think. NCTE, n. d. Web. 14 Jan

"Dystopias: Definition and Characteristics. " Read Write Think. NCTE, n. d. Web. 14 Jan 2014. <http: //www. readwritethink. org/files/resources/ lesson_images/lesson 926/Definition. Characteristics. pdf>. Mallory, Jeff. "Dystopia. " Gordon State. Web. 14 Jan 2014. <http: //www. gordonstate. edu/pt_faculty/jmallory/index_files/page 0082. htm>. "Utopia. " Learning Dreamers and Dissenters. The British Library Board. Web. 14 Jan 2014. <http: //www. bl. uk/learning/histcitizen/2 1 cc/utopia. html>.