As the story develops through these pages ideas of morality and desperation are prevalent. The household is split over traveling to Olivar, and the neighborhood is suffering more break ins. Keith's actions and ideals are quite opposite to Laurens. Here is someone who feels no empathy towards anyone, he kills and steals with no remorse. These traits are the opposite to Laurens, and its no coincidence that he is dead because of them. His death is a reminder to Lauren that while there are instant rewards to a life of crime, the price is too high in the end. In addition, his death strengthens Laurens resolve to leave the walls of her neighborhood and spread Earthseed. His death was necessary proof to Lauren that her way was the right way. While it is a sad reminder of the reality of life, in a way it gives hope to the idea that good morals and an empathetic lifestyle are the key to survival.
The appearance of Olivar is a new antagonist. Its providing an easy way out and false hope for other families. The private town lures people in with the promise of a return to an older lifestyle, but at the cost of freedom and high wages. This also defeats the point of earth seed, which seems to be to take care of one another. I predict the true struggle of the book will be Laurens attempt at rejecting the lifestyle chosen by the Olivar Citizens.
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