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    The document analyzes the dystopian elements and social issues presented in the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. It examines how the story depicts governmental overreach, economic inequality, lack of personal identity, and corporate dominance in the fictional near-future world. Additionally, it explores how the novel addresses real-world social problems like poverty, escapism, and the concentration of power in large corporations.

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    The document analyzes the dystopian elements and social issues presented in the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. It examines how the story depicts governmental overreach, economic inequality, lack of personal identity, and corporate dominance in the fictional near-future world. Additionally, it explores how the novel addresses real-world social problems like poverty, escapism, and the concentration of power in large corporations.

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    The document analyzes the dystopian elements and social issues presented in the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. It examines how the story depicts governmental overreach, economic inequality, lack of personal identity, and corporate dominance in the fictional near-future world. Additionally, it explores how the novel addresses real-world social problems like poverty, escapism, and the concentration of power in large corporations.

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    Dystopian features and social issues of

    two realities in Ready Player One by


    Ernest Cline
    by David Burda
    supervisor Mgr. Pavla Buchtová
    Quick summary
    2045, people find escape in VRMMORPG, OASIS

    James Halliday left behind a treasure: The Easter Egg

    Wade Owen Watts- orphan, teenager, gunter (hunter of the Egg)

    IOI- massive company with bad intentions towards all players of OASIS
    Aims

    It aims to examine the dystopian elements and social issues in the science
    fiction novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
    Outline

    1. Dystopian elements
    governmental control, economic unfairness, absence of personal identity, the dominance of one
    group

    2. Social Issues
    escapism, poverty, corporate power and elitism
    Findings

    -lack of governmental control in OASIS

    -economic unfairness and poverty (including social exclusion): Stacks, travel expenses, sexual
    orientation and race

    -escapism: coping mechanism, social interactions and connections, double-edged sword


    Conclusion

    -the analysis highlights their significance in our society

    -the novel serves as a mirror

    -readers engage with these themes and are prompted to promote individual freedom, equity and
    genuine human connection
    Thank you!

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