Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer

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angličtina
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Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer
Original language description
This chapter explores the dystopian features in Marissa Meyer's young adult novel Cinder (2012), a fairy tale adaptation set in a futuristic society. The analysis focuses on the genre's characteristics, the novel's setting, and the roles of its characters to establish how it conforms to and diverges from traditional dystopian narratives. In examining the society's technological advancements, oppressive government, and the protagonist's quest for identity, the study highlights the ways in which Cinder employs classic dystopian elements to critique contemporary social issues such as inequality, environmental issues or the use of technology. Furthermore, the paper discusses the significance of the novel's hybrid strategies, such as its integration of science fiction and fairy tale motifs, to appeal to a young adult audience. This synthesis of genres serves as a medium for exploring complex themes of identity, freedom, and resistance, making Cinder a notable contribution to both dystopian literature and young adult fiction.
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I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Book/collection name
Fairy Tales as Social Critique in Adaptations by Women Writers
ISBN
9781036442682
Number of pages of the result
14
Pages from-to
18-31
Number of pages of the book
183
Publisher name
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Place of publication
Newcastle upon Tyne
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