And this is the straight dope, right here. These people are not exactly human. They don the dress but they're like monkeys dolled up in the circus. They're clever and can learn, but that is all.
In "The Man in the High Castle," Philip K. Dick explores the complexity of human nature through a comparison of individuals to well-trained animals. The quote suggests that, despite outward appearances, certain characters lack genuine humanity and depth of understanding, resembling clever but superficial creatures dressed for performance rather than true beings. This metaphor highlights the limits of their intellect and the façade they maintain in the society depicted in the...