How do 'new world order novels' usually portray society?

Dystopian YA novels often portray society as highly controlled. For example, in '1984' - like settings, there's constant surveillance. Governments or powerful entities in these novels limit freedoms such as speech and choice. They also tend to show a stratified society, with distinct classes having different levels of power and privilege.

Well, ya dystopian fantasy novels typically portray society as being in a state of decay or extreme imbalance. There are often rigid systems in place that seem to be for the 'greater good' but in reality are suppressing the individuals. In many of these novels, like 'The Hunger Games', society has been through some sort of catastrophe and the new order that has emerged is cruel and unjust. There's also a lack of real human connection in some of these dystopian societies as people are more focused on survival or following the rules.

Often, they show a society that is highly controlled. For example, in '1984' - which can be considered in a way related - there's total surveillance. In teen dystopian novels like 'Divergent', society is divided into strict factions that limit people's choices. There's also a lack of freedom, like in 'The Hunger Games' where the districts are under the thumb of the Capitol.

They often portray society as highly controlled. For example, in '1984' - which can be considered a precursor to many YA dystopians - the government monitors every aspect of people's lives. In YA novels like 'Divergent', society is divided into strict factions, each with its own set of rules and roles.

These novels often portray society as a place where the powerful few oppress the masses. In 'Delirium', the government dictates what emotions are acceptable. There's also a sense of a false utopia in many of these stories. For instance, in 'Uglies', the idea of everyone being made 'pretty' is presented as a good thing at first, but it's actually a form of control. The main characters in these novels usually start to see through the lies of the society and strive for change.

Often, they portray it through disasters like nuclear war. For example, in some novels, cities are wiped out by mushroom clouds and the survivors have to deal with radiation. Another common way is through pandemics, where a deadly virus spreads rapidly, turning people into zombies or just killing them off. There can also be environmental catastrophes such as extreme climate change, with the world being flooded or turned into a desert.

In end of the world novels, human nature is often shown as complex. Some characters become desperate and selfish, like in 'The Road' where people turn to cannibalism. But others show great kindness and self - sacrifice, such as the father in the same book who does everything to protect his son.

Some novels may portray the wheel as a symbol of destiny. Characters' lives are like spokes on the wheel, each following a set path that is part of a greater design.

These novels also show how desperate situations can bring out the worst in people. For example, in some post - apocalyptic survival novels, people may kill or steal from others just to get enough food or resources to survive. This shows how survival instincts can override moral values in extreme circumstances.

Stalker novels also sometimes show the bystanders or the people around the stalker and the victim. These characters can range from being completely oblivious to the situation to being enablers. In some novels, they add to the overall atmosphere of unease and mystery as they may or may not be aware of what's really going on.