I was twelve when I read Dune and I remember disliking the hell out everybody in it. The elitism of this future galaxy was revolting. There was no doubt as to what little, ordinary folks like myself could expect in such a world.
Good analysis, particularly at that age. To my discredit, I imbibed the elitism. As I said to another Freeper regarding Nietzsche; the egoism and elitism of Nietzsche is like catnip for many adolescent boys who haven’t yet discovered the limits of their own strength.