In a satirical tale, a group gains power and becomes tyrants, illustrating which concept?

• A. Existentialism
• B. Nihilism
• C. Power in Literature
• D. Sacrifice

Answer: (C)

Power and its abuse in society is the main concept at work here. In a satirical tale, watching a group gain power and then become tyrants serves to critique how authority can corrupt, how power concentrates, and how those in control can shape institutions to serve their interests. The satire uses exaggeration and irony to reveal the dangers of unchecked power and the real-world systems that enable tyranny, inviting readers to question governance and social order.

The other ideas don’t fit this focus. Existentialism centers on meaning, choice, and individual existence in an often absurd world. Nihilism questions meaning or value itself. Sacrifice concerns giving up something for others or a cause. None of these directly address power dynamics and tyranny as a theme the way this example does.