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166: “Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole” by Isabel J. Kim

Dec 15, 2025
32 mins

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In this episode, we discuss “Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole” by Isabel J. Kim. What can we learn from this story that plays off another classic story? How can a clear voice set the tone for a story? What distinguishes fantasy from realist storytelling that wants to comment on real-world issues? How can we shape our own voices for different stories?

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