But behind the scenes of brightness, there is a dark secret. There were abundant drugs and beer, but no hangovers or consequences to any actions at all. ![]() Le Guin even allows the reader to "add an orgy" (763) if the reader has stereotyped the citizens as "goody, goody" (763). They don't seem to need technology, civic leaders, "destructive" inventions, or clergy (763). Le Guin uses very vivid language in "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas." Descriptions of the beautiful town, sparkling harbor, "merry women" (762), and "joyous citizens" (762) who are "not less complex than us" (762) reiterate Le Guin's assurances to the reader that the people in Omelas are deliriously happy, not stupid. The story concludes with some people escaping both the town and the child. Le Guin then introduces a poor, imprisoned child, who is either ignored or mistreated by the townspeople. ![]() The town is full of happy, artistic people, obedient animals, clean streets, and prosperity for everyone. Le Guin, the author of "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas," opens the story with a celebration of the first day of summer in what seems to be the perfect place to live.
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