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Self-Destruction In The Censors By Luisa Valenzuela

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In “The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela, restrictions on freedom produce instability and, ultimately, self-destruction. Juan joins the censorship division to intercept his letter for it to be received by Mariana. Although he did commandeer his letter, he censored it with no regret and consequently, was killed. The Narrator described Juan's actions, “he applied simply to intercept his own letter, a consoling albeit unoriginal idea” (Valenzuela 1). This shows Juan's decision to rebel and overcome the Censorship division’s control over their freedom, what Juan hadn't realized was that he wouldn't think for himself much longer. As Juan found his letter, the narrator showed his decision, “He was about to congratulate himself for having finally discovered
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