Many people may reflect on society and question it reason for exictence. Why do we have a society where the government treats us wrongly? Why do we put so much value into a green paper money system? Why is it that many of us seem like we don’t don’t have a chance in today mordern society? This is why Kurt Vonneguts Galapagos idea of modern society is so prevelant today. Themes that include the idea of an economic crisis, Natural selection and evolution. These themes of his that he states in his novel seem to correlate with society economic problems. This is the reason that students to read this book to have a simple understanding of what socitey does and what potential faults it includes. The theme of Crisis. The story of galapagos is put …show more content…
In Kurt novel he explains that in his society after all the chaos and destruction of the world everything from art, literature, and accomplishments has zero value. They become completely useless. Just in our society we celebrate new accomplishments and appreciate things that would matter to use if we were in such crisis. Take for example if we were to take a named brand of sunglasses and give them to someone in a underdeveloped society they would deem that thing as completely useless and would much rather ask for food or …show more content…
It twas the first step for them to make their way to the galapagos. Eventually they become the only survivors on the island. Anyone outside of the islands where struck a disease that causes them to become infertile. The survivors become happier through devolution. Kurt beleives that in order to happy we must devolve and create a simpler brain. This correlates with real life in order to be happy you must focus on the simple things of life and not worry about useless information. Being glad your able to survive, have the ability to access food, and be safe from war and corruption. The novel's message about natural selection and society is particularly relevant in today's world, where humans continue to have a significant impact on the environment. The novel underscores the importance of recognizing the role of natural selection in the evolution of species and the need to embrace a more sustainable and responsible approach to our impact on the