From the start of the novel, the world of Gethen is introduced to the reader as an extremely cold planet. Cold in theory is related to loneliness and isolation which Genly Ai feels due to the fact that he struggles to "fit in." Where Ai comes from the cold was never a problem. "They told me, keep the Envoy warm, he's from a hot world, and can't stand our cold" (117). The theme of loneliness is portrayed through Genly because he is an envoy, a loner in a different planet where he was put in. There is a place inside the blizzard is cold and empty which promotes isolation. It is where those who committed suicide go and roam forever. In this place they are not able to talk to each other forcing them into isolation. The constant cold of Gergen contributes to the theme of isolation and loneliness because it affects Genly Ai a lot of physically and shows similarities in the way he acts.
-Sean Pacheco
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