Her grandfather’s influence encourages her to think for herself, trusting in her original voice and convictions. In contrast, Collins’ dystopia is themed with government apathy, and subsequent notions of isolation and abandonment.ĭescribe the arc of Cassia’s character development in the book.Ĭassia begins the book as a happy, comfortable member of the Society, who loves her country and has no trouble relying on it. The heavy presence of government rules and regulations are coupled with the notion of safety and protection. There is more faith in the government, but there is also more government involvement. In Matched, the citizens at least believe in the false illusion of a utopia. In her world, however, there is no denying that the totalitarian government treats its citizens inhumanely, particularly Katniss’ impoverished District 12. In Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, for example, there is also a female teenage protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, whose life is changed forever by a ceremony hosted by the government, beginning a trek of rebellion and loss. One can see similarities and differences between Ally Condie’s Matched and any number of dystopian stories. Choose another dystopian novel you’ve read compare and contrast its key dystopian elements with those of Matched.
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