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Waiting for the Barbarians

John Maxwell Coetzee
eng. Waiting for the Barbarians · 1980
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Colonialism and its consequences: an exploration of the impact of colonial power on the local population and nature.
  • Moral ambiguity: an examination of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, especially the protagonist, the magistrate.
  • Dehumanization and violence: an analysis of how fear of the 'barbarians' leads to cruelty and inhumane treatment.
  • Power and corruption: a critique of the abuse of power and the bureaucratic system that supports repressive regimes.
  • Identity and otherness: an exploration of the theme of the 'other' and how fear of the unknown shapes social and personal relationships.
Waiting for the Barbarians
Date of publication: 16 July 2024
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John Maxwell Coetzee
Original title: eng. Waiting for the Barbarians · 1980
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