By moral standing I mean after the sacrifice is made how that person or persons morals are affected. For example, in The Lottery the moral standing is nearly non existent. Despite just killing their friend, neighbor, mother and wife the village goes on about their day as if nothing had happened. This is not exactly the case in The Ones That Walk Away From Omelas, in LeGuin’s short story many citizens feel guilt and a corruption of their morals. Because of such corruption those who feel guilt and remorse leave the “ perfect” society in search something that may perhaps help the small child or that can help them shake the feeling of knowing just how perfect Omelas really
By moral standing I mean after the sacrifice is made how that person or persons morals are affected. For example, in The Lottery the moral standing is nearly non existent. Despite just killing their friend, neighbor, mother and wife the village goes on about their day as if nothing had happened. This is not exactly the case in The Ones That Walk Away From Omelas, in LeGuin’s short story many citizens feel guilt and a corruption of their morals. Because of such corruption those who feel guilt and remorse leave the “ perfect” society in search something that may perhaps help the small child or that can help them shake the feeling of knowing just how perfect Omelas really