Let Them Rot

"Let Them Rot" by Alenka Zupancic is a profound academic book that explores the complex relationship between familial misfortunes and human desire. The author uses the figure of Antigone as a starting point to investigate the political dimensions of desire. Zupancic not only questions the necessity of burying the dead but also the consequences of desire that goes beyond mere consumption. She addresses how language shapes both the laws and the unspoken norms of society. In a world marked by graphic violence, she raises the question of how to differentiate between various forms of violence. This book encourages readers to reflect on the meaning of desire and recognize its associated consequences. Zupancic offers a new perspective on an old theme and prompts reflection on one’s own existence and its implications.