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In Ursula K. Le Guin's story "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," we are presented with the setting that is described as a guilt free society that is full of happiness and freedom. The author describes this city of Omelas in such a way that makes one want to go and visit this city and be apart of this festive and joyous atmosphere. One might even find it very ironic that the author asks the reader whether or not "you accept the festival, the city, the joy?" I felt that my initial reaction would be of course, until I am then presented with the sacrifice of a child for the happiness and freedom of Omelas. Sadly, the suffering of this child is the deep dark secret that lies behind the happiness and guilt free society of Omelas.
This poor innocent child, only referred to as "It", is locked in a room where "it" suffers and ironically experiences no happiness, no love, no freedom and is a symbol of the city's happiness. This city revolves around happiness and feels no guilt, despite......

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