The One Who Walks Away From Omelas

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"...but they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from omelas."

From the short story, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin, this story is about a girl who finds out the truth about her beloved town; Omelas. She decides to leave but with a slight twist. As you read you'll find out the hardships of leaving her family, close friends, and the much loved bus driver, Paul. 
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