Triangulation Essay

       Dystopian literature has many traits that are used throughout different pieces of dystopian texts. One of these traits is that the natural world is feared. What this trait means is that the characters and society mentioned in the text fear or frown upon naturality and anything man-made. This trait appears in the dystopian texts:  Anthem , “Harrison Bergeron   ” and Antz. First will be Anthem, then “Harrison Bergeron”, and last  will be Antz.

       In Anthem this dystopian trait is very significant. The natural world is a huge part of  Anthem’s plot. The ‘Uncharted Forest’ for example, is symbolizing nature, whereas the word ‘uncharted’ symbolizes how the society fears it. Another reason is the ‘Unmentionable Times’. During the ‘Unmentionable Times’  the natural world wasn’t feared, which is why they think of that time period as a dark age and don’t even allow the people to mention it.
       In “Harrison Bergeron” the natural world is feared as well. In this scenario: natural abilities, talents and things like that symbolize the natural world. Also, the handicaps and the strictness of the Handicap General portrays the fear of the natural world. Another way is how they shot Harrison. Harrison was trying to rebel against the society and reveal the natural world to everyone. They then shot Harrison and this shows their fear of the natural world in “Harrison Bergeron”.

       In the movie Antz the ‘Natural World’ is represented by the world outside of the colony. When Z and The Princess escaped into Insectopia they were afraid and this shows the fear of the natural world. Another way this fear is shown  is how the colony reacted when they found out where The Princess was. The colony was scared because they believe the natural world is dangerous. In Antz the colony’s workers and soldiers  need each other and work in an organized fashion to get what they need done. The natural world is unorganized and free, and that would mess up the way they work.

In every dystopian text, this trait can be applied or visualized in some way. In the texts, the society wants things ran a certain way and the natural world is free. Freedom usually can overcome the conformity, leading to individuality, which is the main reason why the natural world is feared. In today’s society the trait still shows up. In the media everyone looks perfect and by using the methods they use, they cause people to start fearing the natural world and how people naturally look.