Tom Storer answers “Can anyone explain me why didn't they all...”

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.

Tom Storer I have an answer that is different from what others are saying here--and different from what Ishiguro apparently said himself! But I still think mine …moreI have an answer that is different from what others are saying here--and different from what Ishiguro apparently said himself! But I still think mine makes good sense. It is that, in addition to genetic modifications to make the students infertile, other modifications were made to remove the possibility of rage and revolt. My review is here:
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Jonathan That would kind of ruin Ishiguro's whole point though, because he's pointing out that we're far more like these characters than we wish to believe. ...more
Jan 22, 2022 09:44AM · flag

Brittany Lavalle Except tommy was known for his fits of rage? So either that theory doesnt pan out or hes an anomaly but im pretty sure thats not true, because you als ...more
Feb 27, 2023 03:55AM · flag

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