In her introduction to her story "The Ones Who Walk Away
from Omelas," Ursula LeGuin wrote that her narrative was inspired by William James's
formulation of pragmatism. She states that her story was written as an allegory of the
scapegoat as the "dilemma of the American conscience."
In
one criticism that is cited below, the author contends that LeGuin has never stated the
problem. So, it is left to the reader to decide. Who or what is the scapegoat? And,
are the people who live so comfortably while another or others suffer truly happy and
justified in how they live?
Your thesis can propose the
situation that causes such a dilemma. For instance, the lives of many wealthy people
are comfortable because others provide the product that keeps them wealthy. But, the
wealthy are unconcerned about the conditions under which these people work; they simply
enjoy the comfort.
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