The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary from Terra sent to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. However, in doing so he must come to view in the differences of those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters; to embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien. The planet Winter or Gethen inhabitants are hermaphrodite, a manwoman, to be respected and judged only as a human being made up of two major religions opposites in belief and ritual. One is mystical and inspired while the other is rational and philosophical. The novel centers on cultural proficiency not only recognize, but also embraces the worldview that each culture brings. which gender my love desire, sire or bare our child while as a woman The main conflict in this novel is man vs. society. Genly Ai must adapt to the unfamiliar society on Winter. The people of Winter are very different from the people of Earth. They have no gender and no sexual desire except for once a month. Gender roles are not a part of their society; the rules are very different from Earth rules. music I listen you are the earth, moon,and stars mirror I see in Lesson learned, he must make sacrifices to achieve his goals. The book can be read as a love story or anthropological adventure. 2/27/2018 The Left Hand of Darkness written by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 1969 Quote from the book: Light is the left hand of darkness And darkness the right hand of light. Two are one, life and death, lying Together like lovers in kemmer Like hands joined together, Poetry Contest: Ursula Le Guin Sponsored by: Debbie Guzzi