Examples in literature where the State is depicted as a Monster?

by deceneu on Tue 12/20/2022 05:53 AM

There are many examples in literature where the state or government is depicted as a monster. Some examples include:

1984 by George Orwell: In this novel, the government is depicted as a monstrous and oppressive regime that controls every aspect of its citizens' lives.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: In this novel, the government is depicted as a totalitarian regime that oppresses and controls women, treating them as nothing more than breeding machines.

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: In this novel, the government is depicted as a monstrous entity that is indifferent to the suffering of the poor and working class, and actively works against their interests.

Animal Farm by George Orwell: In this allegorical novel, the government is depicted as a group of pigs who seize control of the farm and become corrupt and tyrannical rulers, exploiting and oppressing the other animals.

Lord of the Flies by William Golding: In this novel, a group of boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island form a "government" that becomes increasingly violent and authoritarian as the boys' primitive instincts take over.

These are just a few examples of literature that depict the state or government as a monster. There are many other works of literature that explore similar themes.

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