Essay Topic

For my final paper I have decided to analyze "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," by Ursula K. Le Guin. As of right now, I plan on writing the essay about the use of the scapegoat in the story. The most interesting question the story raises is whether or not it would be worth living in a wonderful place if someone had to suffer for it, and whether or not you would walk away. In the same way, it may also be important to address what this story has to say about our society, because obviously there are a lot of people who suffer or live unhappy lives in order to support another person's dream. Clearly, some people are willing to pay whatever the cost is for happiness, but I want to explore whether or not that is right and what the story says about that.