comment on theme

Though Essun stands up for the orogenes, they remain a group of people who have always been hated and mistrusted in the Stillness because of their mystical abilities. Contributing to the people’s lack of respect for orogenes is a proclamation made by the Yumenes leaders that orogenes are not people. Because Orogenes are not considered useful members of any comm, they are expected to kill themselves when a Season is declared.