No one can be God

In I bought a little city, just as the title says, the protagonist bought a city and became the most powerful person there. At first, he listened to citizens’ wish about their residence and tried to satisfy them, which made him “exercise his proprietorship so lightly”. Then he began to do more and enjoyed more. He shot six thousand dogs on the street and then published an editorial saying he was the vilest creature. One of the dog owners came to see him and agreed with him on the opinion that he’s black-hearted. Later the protagonist fell in love with Sam’s wife. Sam’s wife said she loved him a little bit but she could not leave his husband. So the protagonist was filled with emotion. He abused his power again and let a cop buy some chicken for him.

It is an absurdist short story, because the things happen look unreal. However, what the story wants to convey is absolutely real. “No one can be God.” God is the most powerful and perfect creature, who should treat everyone fair. But God itself is created by human’s imagination. No one is perfect enough to be God. Every people have its own selfishness. After all, no one can really feel others’ feelings. And what is more, there is no absolute fair in the world. Therefore, the power in a society should be separated to several parts. As long as each part is constrained by each other, the society can try its best to treat citizens fair.