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Describe the kinds of work Utopians do and how that is determined. How much choice exists when it comes to the job you will have? Be sure to also include the Utopian approach to Agriculture in your response.
In Utopia, what are the legitimate reasons for war? Why do they use mercenaries? What rules do they follow in warfare?
Describe how Utopians view marriage in particular and the family in general. How do they treat premarital sex? Why? What is the penalty for adultery? What are the conditions necessary for divorce?
What is Utopia's view of private property and wealth? What is the main purpose of Utopia's economy? What are the possible consequences (positive and/or negative) of removing the ability to own property, seek profit and engage in economic competition from society?
Write a brief essay (at least three pages, double spaced, 12-point font, and one-inch margins) responding to the prompt below.
Some people view More's Utopia as positive vision of what is possible while others suggest he forwards a dystopian nightmare. Many have views that fall somewhere between these opposing perspectives. What do you think? Be sure to use at least three developed examples from Book II to support your opinion.