Kana

【Young – adult Fiction】

《week 17》

《The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas》

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas: The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas is a 1973 short story by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is a philosophical parable with a sparse plot featuring bare and abstract descriptions of characters; the city of Omelas is the primary focus of the narrative.

Where did the name ‘Omelas’ come from?

• Ø   Salem, Oregon (Nick name is ‘The Cherry City’)

Salem: Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city.

Suffix ending stands for the people: artist, teacher, actor, contestant, protestant, flight attendant, and applicant.

《My favorite》

Yusuke Yamada: Yusuke Yamada is one of authors in Japan.