Power & Politics Subset: London in a Dystopian Future
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring themes of power and politics within a dystopian future London through creative writing tasks. Students will analyse a provided scene summary and engage in both analytical and creative exercises to deepen their understanding of dystopian literature.
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Power & Politics Subset: London in a Dystopian Future
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Introduction to Dystopian London
Scene Summary: In a future London ravaged by environmental collapse and authoritarian rule, the city's iconic landmarks are overshadowed by sprawling surveillance towers and decaying structures. Citizens navigate narrow, polluted alleys under the watchful gaze of drone patrols. The government enforces strict conformity through propaganda and fear, eroding individual freedoms. Amidst the chaos, a resistance begins to form, questioning the authority that maintains its grip through control of information and suppression of dissent.
Context Guide: This imagined dystopian London reflects societal fears about environmental degradation, loss of privacy, and the abuse of power. Such settings often highlight the tension between authoritarian control and individual resistance. The quote 'The city was a prison' exemplifies the feeling of entrapment experienced by its inhabitants. Writers use imagery and symbolism, such as 'towering surveillance drones' and 'crumbling facades', to evoke a sense of decay and oppression. Exploring this scene allows students to consider how dystopian literature warns against unchecked authority and the importance of individual agency in resisting oppressive regimes.
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Summarise the main elements of the dystopian future London described in the scene summary.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one piece of imagery used to depict oppression in the scene.
[2 marks]3.
What does the quote 'The city was a prison' suggest about the residents' experience?
[2 marks]4.
Identify a literary technique used in the scene summary and explain its effect.
[3 marks]5.
In what ways might the resistance in the scene challenge the authority depicted?
[2 marks]6.
Describe how the setting reflects societal fears about the future.
[6 marks]7.
Analyse the use of symbolism in the scene summary and how it enhances the portrayal of dystopia.
[6 marks]8.
Write a creative paragraph imagining a day in the life of a citizen living under this dystopian London. Use descriptive language to evoke the setting and mood.
[8 marks]9.
Create a short dialogue between a citizen and a member of the resistance. Focus on themes of hope and rebellion.
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- 12/31/2025
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