Subversion of Utopian Optimism in Veronica Roth’s Allegiant
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This thesis entitled “ Subversion of Utopian Optimism in Veronica Roth’s
Allegiant" explores the negative influences of science and technology in human life
using the concept of dystopia coceptualized by Keith Moylan. In the novel advanced
science and technology are misused by totalitarian government that has resulted into
sense of loss, misunderstanding, maladjustment,identity crisis, and conflict.This
novel centers on the theme of propaganda. It is a story about the political mechanism
of unspecified American society. The protagonist of the novel is Tris .She is captive
by totalitarian government without reason.After her failed escape attempt, she has
been demoted to the lowest level of human captives.She is forced to kill her relatives
in the name of purification. Throughout the rest of the novel, Tris suffers from
hunger, fear,paranoia, and identity crisis. She becomes almost lost in the midst of
totalitarian government. She takes journey through the icy waters, dark tunnels, and
strange spy chambers of the world’smost mysterious dictatorship government.
Through such portrayal,the novelist warns about the possible misuse of sicne and
technology in totalitarian government to control and manipulate human beings.
Key Words :Utopia, Dystopia, Totalitarian,Science , Optimism, Warning