Something that really stuck out to me when I first read Out of the Silent Planet one thing that really stuck out to me was the idea that all three species have their own role on Malacandra. The Hross, Sorns, and Pfifltriggi are each known for their talents, and they almost never compete with each other. This really stuck out to me because I was equating the creatures with races, or cultures, that we have. In our modern day every person has to rush to be the best, and constantly work against each other, rarely together.
The main difference the Hross point out about Malacandra compared to earth, or Thulcandara, is that we are bent. The truth and Right thing to do is often cloudy and we are bent by too many emotions, societal pressures and who leads us. On malacandra their mythical leader was highly respected and obeyed. Who is our leader on earth? Do we follow our respective presidents who can be corrupted, or our more immediate authority figures such as mom, dad, or boss? This makes me think about God's originally plan, or what we would be like if we were less emotional and more rational beings. Would we stick to pursuing things for the greater good, and letting each culture contribute in the way they can? The current world we live in fosters the idea that competition and being 'bent' is the only way.
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