題名: Utopian Possibilities: Resistance, and Perceptions of Freedom
其他題名: Utopian Possibilities: Resistance, and Perceptions of Freedom
作者: Shao-Wei Hsieh
謝紹緯
關鍵字: George Orwell
J.G. Ballard
The Wachowskis
dystopia
control
resistance
freedom
ideology
architecture
simulation
系所/單位: 外國語文學系, 人文社會學院
摘要: Abstract This paper examines the dynamics of control, resistance, and freedom in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), J.G. Ballard’s High-Rise (1975), and The Wachowskis’ The Matrix (1999). Each work presents distinct mechanisms of domination: the ideological and linguistic manipulation of totalitarianism, the architectural and social hierarchies that implode from within, and the simulated reality sustained by virtual imprisonment. The study further considers how resistance unfolds—whether through inevitable failure under brainwashing, collapse without collective purpose, or the ambiguity of choices within preordained structures. By contrasting the characters’ perceptions of freedom, the analysis reveals that autonomy is threatened not only by overt repression but also by illusion, collapse, and self-deception. The conclusion reflects on contemporary parallels, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, media literacy, embodied connections, and adaptability in navigating truth and agency in the digital age.
學年度: 113學年度第二學期
開課老師: 劉, 怡君
課程名稱: Narratives of Trauma: Selected Readings
系所: 外國語文學系, 人文社會學院
分類:人113學年度

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