Selfishness In Messenger

People in the world often hide or give up their qualities to in order to gain success. Lois Lowry, author of the dystopian novel Messenger, shows how trade in Village affects the people by altering their personalities. Lowry develops the theme of selflessness versus selfishness through the protagonist’s responses to challenges. Matty’s responses to the corrupt world develops the theme because he shows selflessness in the midst of selfishness. According to the text, “He became aware, suddenly, that he had been chosen for this,” which allowed him the opportunity to sacrifice himself to correct the issues with the world by using his gift of healing. His action required selflessness in order to give himself up for the sake of other people even