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The List
by Patricia Forde
This young adult dystopian novel is beautifully written, and that's important to mention, because one of the major themes of the book has to do with the power of words.
According to one of the characters in the book, limiting a person's lexicon is the only way to save mankind in this dystopian setting. At the end of the book, this character says, "Language is what makes man ungovernable." Leaders of Ark believe that controlling language will ensure a successful, thriving planet. There are those who disagree.
Letta, the Wordsmith's apprentice, is soon caught up in the struggle between control and the need for self-expression.
The people of Ark are trying to rebuild the decimated planet with a seemingly medieval society while communicating with a list of only 500 words. This brings the world to a dangerous precipice where artistic expression is outlawed and control is the master.
According to one of the characters in the book, limiting a person's lexicon is the only way to save mankind in this dystopian setting. At the end of the book, this character says, "Language is what makes man ungovernable." Leaders of Ark believe that controlling language will ensure a successful, thriving planet. There are those who disagree.
Letta, the Wordsmith's apprentice, is soon caught up in the struggle between control and the need for self-expression.
The people of Ark are trying to rebuild the decimated planet with a seemingly medieval society while communicating with a list of only 500 words. This brings the world to a dangerous precipice where artistic expression is outlawed and control is the master.