How the cold weather of Gethen changes the story's vibe

In Gethen, the weather is freezing all year long with no stop to it. The planet has the nickname winter, which it was given by Genly's people since it is so cold there all the time. This planet of cold does however create a certain theme that we experience while reading. In all great books, there is always a hidden theme that you can pick up on, which makes the story better. So with all this cold weather in the story, I believe that it tells us that the planet has a vibe of isolation and loneliness. When most of us think of cold, we think about being alone, huddled up in a blanket, isolated in a room somewhere. I know that is what first comes to mind when I think of freezing cold weather.

So, this year-round cold weather gives off the sense that many people on this planet are going to be isolated and lonely. I am sure that everyone on Gethen is not isolated and lonely, but there is a chance that everyone could be. This can also contribute to Genly feeling out of place when he is on Gethen. Genly has not adapted to the constant cold, so he most likely feels the need to stay isolated from the rest of the people since he does not fit in with all these locals who do not notice the cold. This book does take over a theme that is a little depressing, and I think that is why the planet Gethen has this year long cold climate, to make the reader feel the setting a little better and understand the story better. The author I think does a great job with the theme and setting of this book, which makes it more enjoyable to read. To wrap things up, the cold weather has so much to do with the theme of this book.