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"The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" Discussion

"The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" Discussion

Q 1. In the story, what do you think is the implied criticism of our own society? 2. Why would anybody stay in Omelas when his/her happiness depends on a child's suffering? 3. Who do the “ones who walk away” represent, and how are we to feel about their action at the end? (are they to be pitied, admired, etc.) 4. What do you believe is LeGuin’s message about conformity and rebellion in society?

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Le Guin's goal in creating this story was to draw the reader’s attention to the inequalities that exist in our own society and are applied to just about any society or culture in human history and still hold relevance. While no community in the world is completely happy, no kid in Omelas is kept in a closet to preserve the happiness of everyone else. Growing up is, in part, a process of corruption, since LeGuin depicts these moral reasons as a natural aspect of coming of age.