Guin describes a utopian city characterized by one child who suffers for the good of the entire society. Citizens live in luxury, without wars and competition. The children are happy and the adults are intelligent and passionate. We easily judge others' choices and decisions that impact their lives. The story compares reality and their society. They are comfortable with their society and the story tells readers how their society is no less complicated. The moral of the story is personal choice, and sometimes people become bitter for the greater good. In the story, the child is mentally damaged by wanting to enjoy any part of his life and feels neglected by others