Key Ideas

1. Androgyny and gender identity: The novel explores the concept of androgyny and challenges the traditional notions of gender identity. It presents a world where individuals are both male and female at different times, blurring the boundaries between genders.
2. Cultural relativism: Le Guin highlights the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and their practices. The novel showcases the differences and similarities between the Gethenian society and other cultures.
3. Isolation and loneliness: The protagonist, Genly Ai, often feels isolated and lonely in his mission to ....
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