The document discusses dystopian literature and its characteristics. Dystopian literature refers to fiction about unpleasant, repressive societies that are often portrayed as utopian. Examples include The Hunger Games series. Main characteristics of dystopias include the use of propaganda to control citizens, restricted information and freedom, worship of a figurehead or concept, constant surveillance, fear of the outside world, dehumanization, banishing of nature, enforced conformity, and an illusion of a perfect society. These characteristics are linked to real world examples like propaganda in political campaigns, restrictions under Hitler and in North Korea, citizens trying to escape conflicts like in Syria, and questioning of political systems through civil wars.