Flaws In Communism

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What ill in society is being addressed? How the seemingly utopian ideas of communism are disastrous when implemented. Is the ill being pointed out humorously or tragically? Tragically- showing the riches of the few and suffering of the masses. How does this literary work drive the problem or ill into high visibility? The book, though fictitious, was entirely symbolism for how a society under communism so easily goes awry. Is reform being advocated? Indirectly, yes. The book goes over the disastrous flaws in communism, hoping to show how that way of life is poor compared to many other societies. It does not, however, provide suggestions for reform. Why are the characters in this literary work good symbols for the problem or ill? The

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