Question

In the story, Dickie is killed because his intelligence is considered too high by the government. Why do you think the government
wouldn't want people to be too smart? How might the government's actions be motivated by fear?

Answer 1

Answer:

(I dont know which book this is from, but I dont think that really matters for this question) Looking at history, revolutionists were usually well educated people who thought differently than the average citizen. Their intellect allows them to see curruption and solutions to conflicts. Smart people make dangerous enemies becuase they make great leaders. A revolution only needs one great leader to start a chain of events. The government, hoping to stop a rebellion before it starts, may keep citizens from educating themselves so they are easier to control.

Explanation:

if the citizens are ignorant of the government's corruption, then a rebellion will never happen. to keep people ignorant, you dont educate them.