It's interesting how this type of novel is classify as science fiction, when in truth, it is more natural than what we have. Because the setting takes place in a world that is foreign, it is classified as something that can only be created in a fictional realm. There is a juxtaposition of how this novel takes place far in the future of our present world, yet the planet Athshe, is very much similar to the primitive early stages of Earth.
Back to the theme of colonization, I also find it interesting that Le Guin, in the perspective of an Athsheans, she writes with short, simple choppy sentences. This effect makes the species more like indigenous characters, confirming the theme of colonization.
In addition, the Athsheans also are very spiritually connected to nature, much like the stereotypical native. This theme has been done in many films and novel, and they have all ended with the evident truth that colonization is very prominent in our human culture.
Because Le Quin was in Vietnam during the time, it's interesting to take note where her imagination is from. The people of ashtheans can very well be residents of Vietnam, and since these people are described in an indigenous impression, it could be the same idea as the Americans trying to colonize the Vietnamese, yet they revolted just like how the Athsheans did.
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