No one is smarter, better looking, or better in anyway. The George talks to Hazel about having to keep the weight in his box, because if one person disobeys then others will start doing the same which will lead to competition again and they don't want to go back to the stoneage again. They talk of ballerinas wearing masks and George wearing an ear piece so her doesn't become smarter, interupting an thoughts he has. This sounds miserable. It takes away our individuality rather than taking away just competition. They also competition can be healthy every once in a while.
When their son, Harrison, comes into the story, he sounds more like a hero rather than a dictator like Diana Moon Glampers seems to be. He of all people knew he was ment to be different, at 7 feet tall. He wanted to be the Emporer with his Emporess, the ballerina, and more then likely rule it better. Yes, they'd still have a leader, but I think they'd be able to embrace their individuality rather then hide it and be punished for it. Of course, there can't be a happy ending or change so the woman comes in and shoots them both. The terrible part is that Hazel and George don't know or remember that their son had not only been on t.v. trying to be emporer, but was also killed. In a way it erases pain and memories, so they don't know why they were once said or even know what it's like to be really happy.
No comments:
Post a Comment