Dystopian In Elysium

A dystopia can develop from state control or neglect. The dystopia depicted in Elysium is from neglect, and from this neglect Earth and the poor habitants of it are left behind and the rich live on a luxurious space station. Dystopian novels, movies, and articles often serve as a warning of what could happen to the human race if we let the government or the rich control the rest of civilization. The film Elysium exposes the struggles of the people left in the deteriorating remains of earth as they strive to get to the pampered space station. In a totalitarian state like the one in Elysium the poor or the ones not in power will always struggle to survive and live a life of freedom. The irony in Elysium is many people die trying to life their lives. There constant struggle is trying to make it to the space station where they
Max is dying of radiation and has five days to get himself to Elysium so he can be cured. Max seeks out a human smuggler, Spider. Max’s reason for going to Elysium may seem selfish but he is a representation of what every person on Earth is seeking. Max commits crimes to get what he wants, the same as many protagonist do when they are fighting the government. Laws are made by the government but they are not necessarily enforced for civilian’s wellbeing but for the government’s own security. Let Elysium, 1984, The Hunger Games, and any other totalitarian movie or novel be a warning to stay in your own mind and to not be swayed by the government’s distractions. Earth has seen events involving war and dictatorships, Authors and directors know it takes a lot for the government to learn from their mistakes which influences their works. A dystopia can also be developed from the negligence of civilians, therefore we need to be aware of what we want and value to freedom we have and work to keep