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silent-servitude
The subdued behavior of the women and serfs reflects the deep oppression and loss of spirit within the Holnist realm.
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The Postman (1985)David Brin
Chapter 50
In this chapter, Gordon and Johnny endure harsh captivity under the Holnist regime, observing the neofeudal social order and its oppressed serfs. Despite their weakened state and bleak surroundings, they detect signs of impending upheaval and maintain a fragile hope for escape. Their interaction with the silent women and the guarded kindness of the guards hint at the complex human dynamics within the oppressive system, culminating in their summons to meet the General.