1. The Future and Dystopian Literature
Forster's short story "The Machine Stops" gives readers another look at a future that seems entirely plausible. In this particular short story, Forster depicts what he imagines would happen if all humans turned their back on physical contact and preferred only to be connect through a machine. ... This short story was first published in 1909, when technology had just started to contribute to society, and E.M. ... In the short story, we learn that humanity has completely lost touch with reality. ... Furthermore, the author mentions in his short story another consequence of the te...
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- Approx Pages: 7
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- Grade Level: High School