'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman
Harlan Ellison · 1965 · Short Story
It satirizes bureaucratic control and the dehumanizing effects of rigid societal structures, advocating for individual rebellion and spontaneity against oppressive conformity.
What it is
In a dystopian future where punctuality is enforced by the omnipresent Ticktockman, a rebel named Everett C. Marm, the Harlequin, disrupts the rigid societal order with playful disobedience. His actions challenge the system's control over time and individual freedom, leading to a confrontation with the authorities.
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