The Dune saga is a layered work of science fiction with many interwoven themes. Here are the big three:
- Religion and faith in the story: The characters in Dune are fervently religious, and their faith has a big impact on how they act and why they do what they do. For instance, the Bene Gesserit sisterhood exploits its religious tenets and traditions to enslave and dominate others.
- Politics and power struggles and their effects on the characters: In Dune, many factions are continually fighting for dominance and power, and the characters are frequently caught up in these conflicts. The plot’s events are significantly impacted by the characters’ political intrigue.
- Dune incorporates themes and criticism on environmentalism, as well as warnings about the risks of resource overuse and exploitation. The protagonists must deal with the effects of their actions as the mining and harvesting of the spice badly harms the planet Arrakis, the only source of the priceless spice melange.
What themes are standout for you?