The Ones Who Walk Away

Introduction Ursula K. Le Guin’s short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” is a thought-provoking tale that has captivated readers since it was first published in 1973. The story centers around the utopian city of Omelas, which is seemingly perfect in every way. However, there is a dark…

This is a short story by Ursula K. Le Guin about a society that values the happiness of the city over that of a child under the city. Omelas is a city where the residents all lead happy lives. The narrator focuses on one day, whereby there is a summer…