They take things too far in their curiosity and see the ugly effects of imprisonment of one of their peers that decided to test it. But, aside from that, there is an actual scene of young Shevek with his colleague students recreating a small prison inspired by the lecture they had about Odo being in prison on Urras. Prison is often time mentioned as a representation of psychological imprisonment of egoist people of Urras in their materialism and hunger for possessions. Contrary to this, Urras is described as beaming with life and greenery, dense forests, a Utopia rich with life, but with soulless people. It is hardly a representation of a decent lifestyle, not to mention a Utopia. Descriptions of people who are living in these conditions is provided as well-diseased appearance with cracked dry skin, withered to bones, inflamed eyes etc. Rains are scarce, and they barely touch the ground before everything turns to dust and sand. In years before Shevek's resolution to go to Urras, there is a description of drought that overshadows the land. The land is dry and sandy and green areas of land are scarce. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.ĭesert, drought in contrast with lush natureĪnarres has a particular climate which most closely resembles a desert.

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The dispossessed an ambiguous utopia