Mrs. Fiaush
English II
October 9th
Topic: Utopia
I.Introduction
A.Hook: Utopian communities were experimented with different types of government, marriage, labor, and wealth, many disappearing without any trace.
B.Thesis Statement: Utopianism, the perfect society is demonstrated in Lord of the Flies by William Golding in a number of ways when they crash and land on a perfect island.
II. Definition of political system: A Utopia is a society or government concept in which everything is perfect.
A.“A Utopia from the greek outopia meaning ‘nowhere’, or eutopia meaning ‘good place’ is literally an ideal or perfect society.” (Heywood 147)
B.Utopia is a concept rather than a government type, meaning it cannot be …show more content…
B. Utopias are created to solve issues within society. (Hollis XI)
1.Many societies come up with their own utopia to benefit from by improving their government.
2. Even though the may be able to help some issues a utopia can't be reality in any society.
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IV. History/Roots of Utopia
A.Utopia appeared in “Utopia” by Thomas More. (“Utopianism”)
B.Even though Utopias changed over the years strains are still appearing such as religion, property, and relationships. (“Utopianism”)
V. Historical Examples of Utopia
A.Thomas More created Utopia, but the idea wasn't new. Prophets criticized society by comparing it to a perfect world. (“Utopianism”)
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2.Prophets created the way religious thinkers described utopias.
B. Cultures everywhere created utopias hoping to change institutions and individuals for the better. (“Utopianism”)
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VI. Comparison/Contrast to Lord of the Flies
A.Nothing is wrong in their government and its as if everything was perfect.
1.Jack wanted to be chief but Ralph was, Ralph tells Jack he’s the leader of the hunter. (Golding