The Carnival (short story)
- The Carnival (short story)
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name = The Carnival
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author = Michael Fedo
country = United States
language = English
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genre = Short story
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"The Carnival" is an American short story written by Michael Fedo. The story concerns a nation that constructs a deadly amusement park to remedy its overpopulation problems. It focuses on a young boy (Jerry) who wins a ticket to the titular Carnival. After he arrives, he realizes the park's true nature while on a ride called the "Thunder Clapper" that electrocutes some of its passengers. The story ends as the protagonist is being thrown off a ride called the "Whirl-Away" to his death.
Main Theme: What works for the government doesn't always work for the people.
Sub-Theme(s): Things are not always as they appear.
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