SFF Readalongs led by Kitty G discussion

This thread is for initial thoughts and discussion of chapters 7 and 8 of The Dispossessed by Ursula K Le Guin.

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A few questions to help:
- Which characters do you think seem the most unique?
- What is one thing that has surprised or resonated with you?
- Can you guess what might happen as the story goes on?

Which characters do you think seem the most unique?
Of all the characters we've so far met I think Shevek and the prople he surrounds himself with are fascinating. Shevek is not, by nature, a revolutionary, but as this story has unfolded and we see his society (supposedly a fair and equal one) manipulating him he starts to question more deeply.

What is one thing that has surprised or resonated with you?
I think the interesting thing here is that although both societies think they are leading the right way of life, they both have big flaws and problems. On one planet the problems are prominent, but beauty and fine things can be made and enjoyed and so there is a sense of, maybe it's worth it?
On the other planet life is harder and more people have to pitch in and work together. This put people on a more level playing field, but behind this fair facade is a darker threat of an unknown power play...

Can you guess what might happen as the story goes on?
I wonder which planet Shevek will choose to stay on. We know he goes to Urras and leaves his family behind, and we see him struggling to fit in there, but when his home-world seems to be against him can he really live under the silent oppression? At least on Urras he's more free...or is he?