Choosing to study Dystopian literature with 90 tenth graders has proven to be more problematic than I first considered. Essentially, is the cautionary nature of dystopian literature no longer cautionary but commentary? If it is no longer cautionary, am I qualified to address the dystopian nature of their world? If 1984 and Brave New World are our now, how do I address that? I hope to explore my doubts and conclusions as the year progresses in a space that is safe and educational.