Darkness at noon symbolizes the loss of hope in the face of tyranny from "summary" of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler
In the dim light of midday, when the sun should be at its brightest, the darkness enveloped Rubashov like a heavy blanket. It was a darkness that seemed to seep into his very soul, symbolizing the loss of hope in the face of tyranny. The stark contrast between the brightness of day and the darkness of night mirrored the stark contrast between the ideals of the revolution and the grim reality of life under a totalitarian regime. As Rubashov grappled with the realization that the cause he had dedicated his life to had been perverted and corrupted, the darkness at noon served as a constant reminder of the hopelessness of his situation. The sun, once a symbol of warmth and light, now seemed cold and distant, casting long shadows that obscured the truth and distorted reality. The oppressive darkness mirrored the suffocating atmosphere of fear and suspicion that pervaded every aspect of life under the Party's rul...
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