Edward Clayton is saying that the role of fables is to keep people in their place. In regards to fables being animals, there is a common characteristic between humans and animals. It is not important to wonder about how wild or tame an animal is because, according to Aristotle, there are no wild and tame animals. Humans and certain species such as horses are wild and also tame at the same time. He also says that the animals that are tame exhibit wild characteristics and vice versa. The use of Fables in politics in Greece serves to either warn those who identify themselves as the weaker animal or the stronger animal. If identified as the weak animal, the fables warn of resistance because it will only bring about destruction. For the strong or smarter animal, it only reinforces control over the weak to continue reigning and taking advantage of those that are beneath you.
What I disagree with is the idea that no matter who you are, that there is always going to be someone above you ruling over you. It does not matter if I am at peace with where I am in society either. The idea that citizens are just utility, just a means to help someone else thrive politically or in life is sick. Where is the equality? Where my human right to say no? What if I choose to part with this idea and revolt, move elsewhere and become alone? I don't see that option and I need it.
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