The short story,” The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas”, by Ursula Le Guin unifies the central idea that there is no such thing as a perfect (Utopia) society; every society has their own dark secret.
The central idea that there is no such thing as a perfect (Utopia) society, every society has their own dark secret is evident through Ursula Le Guin’s use of symbolism. On page 3, the author states,” In the basement under one of the beautiful public buildings of Omelas, or perhaps in the cellar of one of its spacious private homes, there is a room.” This illustrates how the city of Omelas seems to be perfect society. The author states “ beautiful buildings of Omelas”, this building only displays the physical perfection of Omelas. However, “the …show more content…
The author states,” If the child were brought up into the sunlight out of that vile place, if it were cleaned and fed and comforted, that would be a good thing, indeed; but if it were done, in that day and hour all the prosperity and beauty and delight of Omelas would wither and be destroyed.” (LeGuin, 4) The child symbolizes that there is a dark secret in this perfect society. This piece of evidence discusses the requirements needed in order to sustain the Utopia of Omelas. Although the author states that it would be “a good thing indeed” however if the citizens of Omelas were to release the child from isolation the “delights of Omelas would wither and be destroyed”, if this child was ever to be released it would cause corruption. In the short story, Ursula Le Guin emphasizes, symbolism supporting the central idea. This symbolizes how this child’s misery depends on the happiness of the citizens of Omelas. This vile place is where the child’s torture takes place; outside this vile room happiness flourishes throughout Omelas. This society seems to be perfect but this child’s isolation and misery represents the dark side to Omelas. Thus, Ursula Le Guin uses symbolism to develop the central idea that there is no such thing as a perfect (Utopia) society; every society has their own dark
The central idea that there is no such thing as a perfect (Utopia) society, every society has their own dark secret is evident through Ursula Le Guin’s use of symbolism. On page 3, the author states,” In the basement under one of the beautiful public buildings of Omelas, or perhaps in the cellar of one of its spacious private homes, there is a room.” This illustrates how the city of Omelas seems to be perfect society. The author states “ beautiful buildings of Omelas”, this building only displays the physical perfection of Omelas. However, “the …show more content…
The author states,” If the child were brought up into the sunlight out of that vile place, if it were cleaned and fed and comforted, that would be a good thing, indeed; but if it were done, in that day and hour all the prosperity and beauty and delight of Omelas would wither and be destroyed.” (LeGuin, 4) The child symbolizes that there is a dark secret in this perfect society. This piece of evidence discusses the requirements needed in order to sustain the Utopia of Omelas. Although the author states that it would be “a good thing indeed” however if the citizens of Omelas were to release the child from isolation the “delights of Omelas would wither and be destroyed”, if this child was ever to be released it would cause corruption. In the short story, Ursula Le Guin emphasizes, symbolism supporting the central idea. This symbolizes how this child’s misery depends on the happiness of the citizens of Omelas. This vile place is where the child’s torture takes place; outside this vile room happiness flourishes throughout Omelas. This society seems to be perfect but this child’s isolation and misery represents the dark side to Omelas. Thus, Ursula Le Guin uses symbolism to develop the central idea that there is no such thing as a perfect (Utopia) society; every society has their own dark