I can never forgive evil and lying and cruel means, and still less can I forgive fanatics that use that for an excuse!
In "It Can't Happen Here," Sinclair Lewis portrays a society grappling with the rise of totalitarianism and the moral decay accompanying it. The protagonist’s struggle against oppressive ideologies highlights the dangers of fanaticism and deceit, emphasizing that such corruption undermines humanity. The conflict reflects a broader critique of societal complacency in the face of growing authoritarianism. Lewis expresses a firm stance against the justification of evil actions through fanaticism. He believes...
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