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Old 04-12-2008, 07:26 AM   #26 (permalink)
Martian
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Psst....it's a fascist dystopia. The abject village is the "Savage Reservation."
Brave New World? I hadn't even thought of that.

EDIT for major cross-posting.

I will admit that my learning when it comes to art appreciation is decidedly limited. I endeavour to avoid misapplying the terms, but as my knowledge is incomplete I cannot be sure.

I didn't initially view it as a dystopian piece, and am still not entirely certain I agree with that interpretation. I can see the merit in it, though.
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