“If you want something done right in this world, you have to do it yourself.”
Big Jim (the main antagonist) says if you want something to achieve, then no one needs to be trusted. In the contemporary world, there are so many envious people, who are ready to kill for their own benefit, dreams, and wishes. The dome makes every person evil and selfish. Big Jim does not trust anyone. He understands that some people will resist him to do something. In addition, although he is a negative character, there is some sense in his words. You need to be one-step ahead of your enemies; otherwise, everything will fall apart.
“A cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men.”
Who needs a president or leader, who does not care about people and hides from problems? Julia is confident that Big Jim is a weak and treacherous leader of the town. Jim Rennie thinks that everything will be fine, as long as the control is entirely in his hands. At least in his hands and the hands of his friends. He is the worst of politicians, selfish, too self-centered to realize that he cannot cope with this situation. Moreover, Rennie is “a coward underneath that bluff cando exterior of his.” When everything becomes very bad, he will leave the town, if he decides that he can be saved thanks to this. People need support, they do not need cowardice.
“He who hesitates is usually failed.”
It is always difficult to concentrate on something, if you think that you will not succeed. However, the main protagonist is not one of those people who surrenders at once. Dale Barbara is a very strong and responsible man. When he operates Ginny Tomlinson, he feels doubts. It seems for him that he will not be able to finish the operation successfully without fatal consequences. All the same, his strong spirit and nature help him. Dale Barbara proves that you should never hesitate, because everything can end badly and influence your future life. You should always be confident and never give up.
