Connections
It seems like throughout the book and mainly in this section, the task of government has been to maximize efficiency and disregard any actions that are detrimental to social aspects. The government and class order seems to be the number one priority. As the people keep repeating in the novel, "Cleanliness is next to fordliness."
As mentioned in this online article by "The Guardian," North Korea has been failing to meet growth targets due to the harsh laws set forth on the people. When an entire government tries to put too much emphasis in conformity and serving the country, efficiency quickly falls.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2004/dec/05/northkorea
We saw North Korea a lot in the news back in November for their attacks on South Korea. We learn in school about the harsh treatment and rules concerning North Koreans.
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