4. Analyze either of the texts
through a Marxist perspective.
It’s the child’s individual self-interest, in Omelas Vs. Greater good
(society). There was a deal (an ideology) to keep the child locked up which
holds people passive. Most of society believe the greater good is more
important than individual interest. People were born into dystopia and told don’t
worry about it. Unable to do anything, only a few leave.
6. Consider how “The Ones Who Walk
Away From Omelas” and The Lottery deal with the relationship between
individual and society. What does each story seem to argue about this
relationship?
In Omelas,
those that walk away are in conflict with the society, the few that decide to
walk away who aren’t enough to revolt. Also, the boy is an individual vs
society (greater good) with his suffering. The story argues only a few people leave, but
they should revolt. “But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who
walk away from Omelas”
In Lottery, it is not in anyone’s
self-interest to be stoned, so that would put the individual in conflict with
society. The film argues again one sole conspirator alone likely will not lead
to revolution.
In response to your second answer, the people who do end up leaving Omelas have a conflict within themselves as well as with the society. They probably have a larger inner struggle because they have their lives and families in Omelas, but their morals are telling them that this way of life is wrong.
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