The Happiness of Thousands and the Misery of One Child in the Short Story, the Ones who Walk Away from the Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin
Summary: In this short story, a utopian city named Omelas is described as a place of peace and happiness. There are very few laws, no tyranny of religion as there are no priests, no slaves, and general welfare and happiness. However, the people are still regular humans who live complex lives, not an idyllic lifestyle. The author, later on in the story, reveals that there is a small child who lives underneath the city who has never seen the light […]