The Thirty-Three Term Analysis

This chapter is made up of Estraven’s diary entries. He first relates intrigue in the Thirty-Three. He is aligned with Obsle and Yegey, who are Open Traders, of which there are... (full context)

Estraven knows the Sarf contingent in the Thirty-Three fears the Envoy, and thinks he is a hoax. They worry if they call down... (full context)

The next day, Ai gives a speech to the Thirty-Three. Estraven is not invited, but Obsle plays him a tape of the meeting. Estraven thinks... (full context)

The next day, Estraven notes Ai’s transmitting device has been turned over to the Thirty-Three. Estraven suggests to Obsle they communicate with Ai’s spaceship, but Obsle claims the radio, run... (full context)

...is already aware of his arrest, and the guards are following the orders of the Thirty Three .  (full context)

...Ai and “contaminate” him, putting him in more danger. Once in Orgoreyn he encouraged the Thirty-Three to let Ai travel into the country, hoping they would accept Ai and his story.... (full context)