The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas A Story A Wind Twelve Quarters Story eBook Ursula K Le Guin
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The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas A Story A Wind Twelve Quarters Story eBook Ursula K Le Guin
This story is an interesting look at life and what people would do to be happy. The question for the reader is would you live in Omelas and follow the rules, or would you be unable to accept the rules, knowing your happiness depends on the suffering of another, and walk away?I also found the writing style interesting. It reminded me of the process I go through when planning a story, at least the way the thoughts are organized.
Also, as BTS ARMY, this story sheds some light on their Spring Day music video.
I think this is a great short story for everyone to read if you like a story that makes you think and contemplate life and happiness.
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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas A Story A Wind Twelve Quarters Story eBook Ursula K Le Guin Reviews
This is a thought provoking read that reminded me, in a way, of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery. Says a lot about the human condition. Great for discussion groups.
This story has been reviewed by Pulitzer and Nobel prize winners. I'll add my two cents and say it was evocative, well written like all of LeGuin's books and stories, and contains a message that stands the test of time.
I have often thought that I would sacrifice everything to make everyone happy on the condition that everyone's happiness was guaranteed; since there is no way to guarantee such happiness to everyone, I couldn't possibly make such a sacrifice. I suggest you read the book in its entirety, including foreword/afterword, to grasp the full concept of the short story.
Wow. So much to enjoy, analyze, and apply to life. I have to teach this story! The Foreword and Afterward by UKL, herself, are also fantastic and SO thoughtful. I love the hidden lesson of interpreting a given text as you, the reader, see it. This short story is simultaneously depressing and inspiring. Honestly, it had me tearing up a few times ah, the misery of humanity - and yet, all that we could be, but at what cost?
I like this story. On the face of it, it is written well like all of Le Guin's work, and the moral of the story is obvious.
Except it isn't. The whole thing is kind of cryptic, and there are a lot of elements that are left so open as to leave you puzzling. It feels like a parable meant to ask questions, not answer them. In the descriptions of the Omelas society it is both complimentary and critical in saying the the Omelasians are happy and successful and wise, and yet somehow undesirable. We are supposed to conclude that their existence is superficial, sinful, and vapid but it isn't really said. It isn't societal structure that gives life meaning anyway - its personal outlook. What's not to like about Omelas? This is utopia after all, and to complain about what is missing is to look a gift horse in the mouth. One could complain that being wealthy won't make your life meaningful, but being poor won't do that either.
Then there is the issue presented, which is injustice. The injustice in this case is parallel with the Christian idea, where one suffers so others do not. Any criticism placed here would also be a criticism of Christianity's basic concept. We are supposed to both wonder at the amazing feat of being able to limit injustice to just one person, (instead of thousands or even millions in a real world society) and yet be unsatisfied that it isn't zero people. Well, wouldn't zero injustice be just peachy. Good luck with that.
Then there are those who 'walk away', but it isn't clear where they go or why. If they leave because of their conscience or something related to the one-person injustice, we cannot assume that wherever they are going there even exists a place in which there is zero injustice. That would be even sillier than the utopia they are leaving. Also, no other solution is even considered. Is the one-person suffering transferable? Can one volunteer? The difference between a victim and a hero is a choice. I would like to believe that I am the heroic type if the opportunity presented itself. If I was considering leaving the society I might choose instead to take the sufferer's place (if it that is allowed). What if people could just take their turn? That would be more equal.
Which brings us back to the real world. What are we supposed to take away from this? We should be offended and feel guilty about every injustice, even if it is one person. We should try to see the difference between 'this is how it is, get over it' and what could be. We still have to accept that the real world cannot be perfect even when we do our best to make it perfect and even when we do battle every injustice. We should see that scapegoating is a common and general sin that all societies make, and they don't have to make it. Even so, I would happily move to utopian Omelas any day, compared to the real world. I feel that this parable brings up questions it should have answered, and pretends to be deeper than it is. It is a great conversation starter, but I felt like I was less enlightened after reading it than before. The answers I chose to take away from it do not seem like what the ones the author wanted me to.
I actually decided to read this short story because a band I listen to, BTS, created a song and music video based on the concept of this story. I loved the prose, and the message really makes you think. I also recommend reading the author's notes at the end of the story. Very insightful.
I read this short story when I was a child and I was wreaked by it. I don't remember exactly what I thought then but I know I kept going back to it.
I lost the book so I decided to buy it again and this time in the original English. It's still wonderful. We all should read it at least once a year and ask ourselves where do I live? Am I living in Omelas? Did I walk away? Am I trapped inside the cell?
This story is an interesting look at life and what people would do to be happy. The question for the reader is would you live in Omelas and follow the rules, or would you be unable to accept the rules, knowing your happiness depends on the suffering of another, and walk away?
I also found the writing style interesting. It reminded me of the process I go through when planning a story, at least the way the thoughts are organized.
Also, as BTS ARMY, this story sheds some light on their Spring Day music video.
I think this is a great short story for everyone to read if you like a story that makes you think and contemplate life and happiness.
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