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Monday, January 30, 2017
Snow,Snow Go Away..
The constant cold of Gethen definitely contributes to the theme of isolation and loneliness in The Left Hand of Darkness because at the beginning of the novel Genly Ai states that he doesn't feel like he really belongs. Genly is already feeling secluded because he is a stranger to the new lifestyle on Gethen. He looks different and has different mannerisms than the Gethenians and most of us can understand that not fitting in can make you feel like an outcast which can also bring feelings of loneliness. To continue, living in freezing temperatures 24/7 can put an automatic damper on your mood and increase a feeling of isolation as we have witnessed Genly Ai experience in this novel.
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I think that the cold weather brings out the different mannerisms that you mentioned. All of the clothes he wears makes him stand out for sure. I also like how you mentioned his mood. I think that he has this underlying sense of always being annoyed on Gethen, and I think the cold has something to do with it.
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