"Test" Essay "Test" written by Theodore Thomas, is a short story about humanities need for power. The power being that to control others ideas, opinions and self identity, through trepidation of divergence and government control. The short story "Test" is derived from the fear of diversification and self identity. From the moment Robert Proctor wakes up from his hypnosis, the reader sees that the foundation of the world he is living in is based on …showed first 75 words of 671 total…

…showed last 75 words of 671 total…is saying to the reader with precise literary elements, top-flight symbolism and complex issues that human diversity should be celebrated. Diversity is what makes this world an interesting and amazing place to live. Without people of different races, religions, and backgrounds life would be dull and boring. All people have varied ideas and opinions, and if anyone were to take that away from us we would all end up like Robert, slowly transformed into machines.