Overpopulation as a symbol of suffering
Why are the Martians so determined to colonize the earth? The author explains that the Martians are concerned about the earth's overpopulation, subjecting people to possible misery because the available resources are likely to reduce. Therefore, the earth's overpopulation symbolizes possible misery that can put lives in danger.
The emblem of Martians
The author figuratively uses the Martians in the text to represent conquers. Secretly, the Martians are on a mission to rule the earth. The inhabitants of the earth are not aware of this plan, but Leonid knows. As much as it is ironic for the Martians to rule the earth, the reader concludes that they conquer because of their ability to develop a colonization strategy.
Netti as a symbol
While Leonid is on Mars, he falls in love with a Martian called Netti. Therefore, Netti is a symbol of sexual attraction, and this helps readers comprehend that Martials are beings with similar feelings to men. The protagonist also loves the people of Mars because they are friendly and loving.
The symbolism of gender
Gender impartiality is symbolized by utopia socialism. While the author is on the planet Mars, he falls in love with Netti, a Martian character who looks like a man. On the planet Mars, there is gender neutrality because it is difficult to differentiate between the genders. The author realizes that the Martians are like human beings except that they have big eyes.
The allegory of the Martians’ actions
The Martians are concerned about the overpopulation on earth and climate change. However, the reader realizes that the Martians are responsible for climate change. For instance, the Martians admit that they were responsible for destroying forests seventy years ago while exploiting oil and other natural resources. Consequently, the Martians have no moral authority to lecture earth on the issues of overpopulation.
