Betrayal of human ideas

As soon as Matigari learns that the freedom he fought for is still not obtained, he decides to stand up against the oppressors and start a revolution. In the beginning, he buries his weapons and puts on a belt of peace, indicating that he tries to start a peaceful revolution. However, he soon has to face the limitations of his endeavor: Even though he is courageous, the majority of people are too afraid of the government because they have informers everywhere, which means that there is an atmosphere of distrust. Moreover, the people are so focused on a glorified leader figure that they do not realize that they themselves are the key to break the chains of oppression: In the prison cell, for example, the murderer says, "Finding your mouth can't really be all that hard." While the murderer does not realize it, his words are an allegory of a call for a peaceful demonstration, where people are courageous enough to demand their rights.

ventually, Matigari realizes that it is impossible to change the situation by being peaceful. With the Minister of Truth and Justice calling him a madman, he understands that the oppressors cannot be stopped by words or reason, as they have no desire to improve the living conditions of the people. He then decides to start a violent revolution. In the end, after he got shot by the police, he is considered a martyr, with his ideas and ideals living on in the myths told by the people. The child picking up his guns and singing the song of victory is a sign of hope that eventually the situation of the people can be improved.