The Airlords of Han · Theme
Racial Conflict and Othering
How The Airlords of Han develops Racial Conflict and Othering.
The book depicts a genocidal war between the 'White Race' Americans and the 'Yellow' Hans, portraying the Hans as inhuman, soulless beings with extraterrestrial origins, justifying their extermination as a righteous struggle.
Where it surfaces
- The Airlords Besieged
The narrative emphasizes racial hatred between the White Americans and the Mongol Hans, with references to 'dastardly oppression' and the merciless slaughter of Han prisoners.
- Captured!
Rogers' detailed, derogatory observations of Han physiology and culture emphasize racial othering and conflict.
- XIV: The Destruction of Lo-Tan
Rogers describes the Hans with dehumanizing language, referring to their 'tigerish nature' and 'hate,' reflecting deep racial animosity.
- Victory
The Hans are depicted as an inhuman, soulless race that must be exterminated, reflecting themes of racial othering and dehumanization.