Lord of the World

The tension between religion and authority feels so relevant today. I wonder what inspired Benson to explore this particular clash in a dystopian setting.

The conclusion was haunting and open-ended, which made me think about what Benson was really warning us about. Was that ambiguity intentional?

The characters' roles felt so symbolic and layered. I'm curious whether Benson drew from specific religious or political figures when crafting them.