Jamila Huseynova asked this question about Never Let Me Go:
Can anyone explain me why didn't they all run away from that place? Because I could not figure out that part.
Marie Louise It's like being brought up in a cult or belief system, you accept your role, you accept what you are told as the truth. The system ensures that the in…moreIt's like being brought up in a cult or belief system, you accept your role, you accept what you are told as the truth. The system ensures that the instinct of survival is killed. Same as in ancient societies, the honour of being sacrificed. Same as currently happening in mysoginist societies where women are traded through the 'marriage' system. Why don't they escape? (less)
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by Kazuo Ishiguro (Goodreads Author)
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