Individual vs State The Censors
The state manipulate individuals to get what it wants. The theme of individual vs state in the short story “The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela is developed with the use of characterization and symbols. ... ” So, the individual is afraid of the state because of the manipulation. ... The state gives Juan promotions and rewards. By getting the promotions and going up the ladder, he became more loyal to the state. ... ” Therefore, when the state gives the individual promotions, it is manipulating the individual, and the individual becomes more loyal to the state. ... By getting the promotions, he became more loyal to the state and he forgot his mission.