The House of the Scorpion

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Explain, giving examples/evidence from the text, how this book can be considered a dystopian novel.

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One of the hallmarks of a dystopian novel is a future where large populations are subjugated to a small force or individual. El Patron clones himself so that he can live forever by harvesting the organs of people whom he views as less than human. This is a metaphor for his parasitic, cannibalistic nature, and from this arrogance his policy can be seen as abusive. He leads an oppressive regime, imposing his authority by fear and domination. He is clearly only interested in what is best for himself, and in the end he proves to be a sociopathic murderer.

You are very intelligent Aslan.