105 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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It was the last day but one of the 1999th year of our era, and the first day of the Long Vacation. Having amused myself till a late hour with my favourite recreation of Geometry, I had retired to rest with an unsolved problem in my mind. In the night I had a dream. I saw before me a vast multitude of small Straight Lines (which I naturally assumed to be Women) interspersed with other Beings still smaller and of the nature of lustrous points--all moving to and fro in one and the same Straight Line, and,…-
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This passage from Flatland presents a satirical critique of a rigid social structure, where the "Circles" enforce the belief that a being's configuration (the shape of their body) is central to their identity and behavior. The doctrine of Configuration implies that people's moral and social actions are determined by their geometric shape, rather than free will or effort. The Circles believe that deviations from perfect regularity—such as an Isosceles triangle with unequal sides—lead to undesirable…
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Flatland is known to only one living person—the Chief Circle, for the time being. Upon his deathbed, he passes the secret to none but his Successor. Only one manufactory produces it, and to prevent the secret from being betrayed, the workers are annually consumed, and fresh ones are introduced. The terror that our Aristocracy feels when they recall the far-distant days of the agitation for the Universal Colour Bill is immense. It is high time I move from these brief and discursive notes about life in…
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At a small party, the company was a pleasure to behold. The richly varied hues of the assembly in a church or theatre were said to have once distracted our greatest teachers and actors; but most ravishing of all was said to have been the unspeakable magnificence of a military review. The sight of a battle line of twenty thousand Isosceles, suddenly facing about, exchanging the sombre black of their bases for the orange of their acute angles; the militia of Equilateral Triangles tricoloured in red, white,…
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In Flatland, life is portrayed as rather dull, particularly from an aesthetic and artistic perspective. While the society faces typical human issues such as battles, conspiracies, and political unrest, these problems seem less engaging when compared to the rigid, geometric structure of their world. In Flatland, everything is a straight line, and visual experiences lack variety, restricted to brightness and obscurity. There are no landscapes or art forms as seen in Spaceland, making life, in an artistic…
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In Flatland, the education system plays a crucial role in determining one’s future, with students progressing through university to pass the Final Test. The Polygonal class, having completed their education, rapidly outpaces the Triangular class in every field. The youth of the Polygonal class, initially showing early vivacity, eventually surpass their triangular peers in skill and knowledge, establishing dominance in various professions. However, a small portion of the Polygonal class fails the Final…
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In Flatland, recognition by sight is a complex and refined process, practiced mainly among the higher classes in more temperate regions. Although it is impossible to distinguish individuals by sight alone in many parts of Flatland, where all figures appear as straight lines, this ability becomes possible due to the presence of fog. In areas with significant fog, objects at a distance appear dimmer, allowing residents to distinguish shapes based on the varying levels of dimness. The practice of recognition…
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In Flatland, women occupy a severely restricted position, with a societal structure that denies them improvement or hope for advancement. The saying "Once a Woman, always a Woman" reflects the immutable nature of their fate, as evolution seems to have worked against them. Women are not only restricted by their inferior angles but also lack the ability to improve their status, which makes their condition especially dire in Flatland. Despite this, they are free from the burden of recalling or anticipating…
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SECTION 4 Concerning the Women
You are being provided with a book chapter by chapter. I will request you to read the book for me after each chapter. After reading the chapter, 1. shorten the chapter to no less than 300 words and no more than 400 words. 2. Do not change the name, address, or any important nouns in the chapter. 3. Do not translate the original language. 4. Keep the same style as the original chapter, keep it consistent throughout the chapter. Your reply must comply with all four requirements, or it’s invalid. I will…-
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You are being provided with a book chapter by chapter. I will request you to read the book for me after each chapter. After reading the chapter, 1. shorten the chapter to no less than 300 words and no more than 400 words. 2. Do not change the name, address, or any important nouns in the chapter. 3. Do not translate the original language. 4. Keep the same style as the original chapter, keep it consistent throughout the chapter. Your reply must comply with all four requirements, or it’s invalid. I will…
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