Critical Analysis: The One Who Walks Away from Omelas

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The One Who Walks Away from Omelas Critical Analysis
The opening scene of this text depicts a superficially ideal society whereby every individual is happy. For that reason, it lays down the theme of society versus individual by showcasing the cheerful society of Omelas. The scene also brings out the theme of coming of age by emphasizing the children of Omelas, their tranquil and blameless childhood. The opening portrayal of this city is critical in creating the stakes of the story. First, the audience must view this society as an ideal one to later comprehend the entire cost of such an apparent perfection. The narrator speaks directly to the audience and commences to create the story as a symbol by signifying Omelas as an imaginary city that is consequently intricate to describe. Part of this intricacy, the narrator elucidates, has to with the preconceived philosophies about suffering and happiness, which is anot...