Individual rights are sacrificed for the collective good from "summary" of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler
In the struggle for power, sacrifices are inevitable. Sacrifices of individuals for the greater good of the collective. This concept lies at the heart of the ideological battle depicted in the novel "Darkness at Noon". The protagonist, Rubashov, grapples with this very dilemma as he navigates the treacherous waters of a totalitarian regime. His own personal beliefs and freedoms are constantly at odds with the needs of the Party and the revolution it seeks to achieve. Throughout the novel, Rubashov is faced with the harsh reality that in order to achieve the collective good, individual rights must be subordinated. This is exemplified in the Party's ruthless pursuit of power and control, where any dissent or deviation is swiftly dealt with. Rubashov himself becomes a victim of this system, as he is forced to confront his own beliefs and principles in the face of the Party's demands. As Rubashov grapples with the sacrifices he must make for the greater good, he is forced to confront the contradictions inherent in the Party's ideology. The Party clai...
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