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Survivalism in american literature

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How survivalism isportrayed in litterature

Talmelkt Adnane, Moubachir Ziad, Al Abadan Rania, Soussi Aysha Soltana, Aya Tazi

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"Survival can be summed up in three words: never give up. That's the heart of it really. Just keep trying." — Bear Grylls

Summary

01. Willingfull survivalism in American literature

04. Video games

05. Movies and series

02. Forced survivalism in American literature

06. Conclusion

03. Cultural and Social Perspectives

Axis 1 : Willful survivalism

Henry David Thoreau
The Findhorn eco-village

02. Forced survivalism

A) Constrained by the situation

Popular situations in stories

Great catastrophe The Apocalypse

Being lostOppressive government

  • Being lost

Robinson Crusoe ( Daniel Defoe ) To build a fire ( Jack London ) Common points : only goal : survival using skills sacrifices

Illustration to the short story "To build a fire"

02. Forced survivalism

A) Constrained by the situation
  • Epidemic

Will to resist to the deadly infection Tough decisions Adaptations to survive

02. Forced survivalism

B) Imposed by the relatives

Popular motivations in stories

Self-sufficiency due to doubt Fear to lose relatives

  • Self sufficiency

Educated ( Tara Westover ) Doubt in the government and institutions Stockpilling Survival skills Life in the mountains

02. Forced survivalism

B) Imposed by the relatives
  • Fear of losing relatives

Everything, Everything ( Nicola Yoon ) Wish to protect Maddeline from any danger Strict lockdown Survivalist lifestyle

Maddy's bedroom from the movie adaptation (handleless windows)

03. Cultural and Social Perspectives: How does the portrayal of survivalism in literature reflect the cultural and social concerns of the time?:

03. The Role of Literature in Reflecting Survivalism in Cultural and Social Contexts

03. Connection between Literary Depictions and Cultural/Social Shifts

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    03. Insights Gained from Literary Representations of Survivalism

    Illustrative Examples from Literature

    04. Video games

    survivalism in games

    -thril of overcoming the adversity

    -thriving against the odds -adapting to a hostile envoroment -making descison that can impact one's survival

    in the early days of gaming

    -basic health meter

    -ammunition/ressources management

    04. Video games:

    04. Video games

    Resource Scarcity

    One of the defining aspects of survivalism in "Fallout" is the scarcity of resources. In the wasteland, supplies such as food, water, ammunition, and medical items are limited.

    Radiation and Health Management

    The nuclear fallout has left the wasteland irradiated, posing a constant threat to the player's health.

    Crafting and Repairing

    :Adaptation is key to survival, and the crafting system in "Fallout" reflects this. Players can collect various items and components scattered throughout the wasteland to craft weapons, armor, and other essential gear.

    Social Dynamics and Factions

    Survival in "Fallout" extends beyond individual needs. The wasteland is home to various factions, each with its own agenda and approach to survival.

    05. Movies and series

    General

    In a completely different genre there are also survival films and series. The cinema market is inundated by apocalypse or survival films

    1. science fiction movies
    2. realistic and historical survival films
    3. survival series
    4. survival documentary

    science fiction

    5.

    I am Legend

    5.

    Realistic and historical films

    Cast away

    The revenant

    5.

    Survival series

    Lost

    The Walking Dead

    5.

    The danger

    5.

    Documentary

    Primal survivor

    Conclusion thank you for your attention

    Any question?