Quote by Ian McEwan, A Move Abroad, prefa

By measuring individual human worth, the novelist reveals the full enormity of the State

By measuring individual human worth, the novelist reveals th

Summary

This quote suggests that through the depiction of individual worth, a novelist can effectively expose the immense power and control that the State possesses. By highlighting the value of each individual, the writer brings attention to the potential oppression and disregard for human rights perpetuated by the State, emphasizing the contrast between the worth of a single person and the magnitude of authority. This notion implies that by valuing and recognizing the significance of each individual, the true scale of the State's influence and potential harm becomes evident.

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By Ian McEwan, A Move Abroad, prefa

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