The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas Essay

though the government relies heavily on tradition as a tool to achieve order instead of law and elected local government. The village appears to be normal besides its lack of a municipality. The country’s government has also become suspiciously absent from the affairs of its town. With the apparent bloodlust of the villagers, as they all participate in democide, it is a miracle there have been no murders in recent years. The village has achieved a trusted utopian society, unknowingly…

classes, teachers, anything that they can think of. However, when actually speaking to them; they all admit to enjoying learning, it’s mostly the busy work that is bothering them. Being able to actively participate in an intellectual conversation is one of the most rewarding things a person can experience. You’re able to express your own opinion but also listen to someone else’s, and that can help develop your own argument. It is my belief that in today’s society, school is more about the grade…