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The Village is portrayed as a seemingly idyllic resort town, complete with friendly inhabitants and community amenities. However, this façade is essential to the series' exploration of conformity and control. Number Six's dissent is not due to a lack of comfort—rather, it stems from his refusal to surrender to the easy life offered in exchange for his autonomy. The governance of The Village is executed by multiple characters referred to as Number Two, underscoring the cyclical nature of power and the nature of authority. Each Number Two employs different methods to subdue Number Six, yet the ultimate goal remains unchanged: to extract information and bend his will.