Guards! Guards!

Main Ideas

• Satire on bureaucracy and the political system
• The idea that power can be dangerous in the hands of incompetent people
• Exploration of the nature of heroism and anti-heroism
• The concept that even the most insignificant people can change the world
• Critique of prejudice and discrimination
• The idea of the importance of friendship and cooperation
• A humorous exploration of the fantasy genre and its clichés
• The theme of responsibility and moral choice
• The role and significance of law and order in society
• The issue of corruption and abuse of power