"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"

"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin is a thought-provoking story about a seemingly perfect city where everyone's happiness depends on the suffering of a single child locked away in misery. The citizens are aware of this sacrifice and must choose whether to accept this moral compromise or abandon Omelas altogether. Those who leave do so to reject the injustice, seeking ethical integrity, even if it means giving up the comfort and beauty of the city. The story explores themes of morality, sacrifice, and the ethical costs of societal happiness.