Topic D
May 15, 2015
by Annie Murphy
An important motif in Dune is how human life is treated by the main characters. Duke Leto taught Paul while he was still alive the moral code of the house of Atreides. That moral code is based around treating human life with respect. When Paul kills someone for the first time, he is extremely remorseful and only kills him because he has to. Paul reminds his friend, Gurney about their moral code before the battle against the Emporer's forces, saying that how they treat others as people instead of pawns is what seperates then from their enemies, the house Harkonnen. The Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and his nephew, Feyd-Rautha don't hesitate to kill in order to better themselves and become more powerful. Even the Emporer is willing to kill all of the Fremen is it means stopping an inconvenient revolt in Arrakis which prevented them from getting the spice which they are dependent on financially, but also addicted to. Paul ultimately defeats these enemies by exploiting weaknesses like their distrust and lack of respect for others.
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