1. The Unknown Citizen
... has manipulated human intelligence to the point that they have control over everyone's lives and minds. The motive behind the portrayal of an equal society is that it will eliminate hatred, envy and war. While this proves true, the numerous side effects such as loss of identity, lack of ... for the benefit of the state, not the individual. The fact that nothing should be questioned shows the obedience to the state that is needed to maintain the utopian society that the poem discusses. During the time period that "The Unknown Citizen" was written, in the late 1930's, Americans were issue...
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