Nemesis

Main Ideas

• Exploration of human vulnerability in the face of a polio epidemic.
• Themes of guilt and responsibility, both personal and societal.
• Questions of fate and chance in human life.
• Examination of the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters.
• Impact of fear and panic on society and individuals.
• The issue of isolation and alienation during a crisis.
• Consideration of loss and grief.