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In “A Visit To A Small Planet,” many human faults are indirectly scrutinized and ridiculed, adding hints of satire to the interesting comedy. One of the faults being derided, is the fact that although our race does not enjoy nor promote violence and war, it still occurs and we still do things to provoke it. The ridiculing in the story is very clear-cut and ironic, thanks to Kreton’s unusual character. His thoughts and views …

…hostile people, we in fact are more hostile than needed. In the episode of Kreton’s arrival, the General and his troops are cautious and rancorous towards him, even when Kreton showed no sign of intention to cause harm. Overall, our race tends to put impressions on others and ourselves that don’t always agree with what we feel: our actions contradict with our morals, and that’s what causes many problems in our society.