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fear-of-persecution

Characters express anxiety about being targeted or punished unjustly due to their perceived roles in a conflict.

1 chapter across 1 book

Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson

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The chapter captures a tense discussion among characters about their precarious situation under the looming presence of the United Nations (UN). They debate their safety and the possibility of fleeing, reflecting fears of being scapegoated as ringleaders of a larger conflict. The dialogue reveals their uncertainty and suspicion about the UN's intentions and the broader political dynamics at play.