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responsibility-and-leadership

Gordon struggles with the burden of leadership and the question of who will take responsibility for the community's survival.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Postman (1985)David Brin

Chapter 38

Gordon, disillusioned and grieving, initially attempts to abandon his role as the postman and the false hopes tied to the House of Cyclops. Haunted by the repeated question 'Who will take responsibility now…?', he ultimately returns to lead and organize the community in the face of an impending threat from survivalist raiders. This chapter captures his internal conflict and eventual acceptance of responsibility for the future.