The Tower (The Walking Dead)

The Tower is the name given to a high-rise apartment building in the final storyline of The Walking Dead comic book series, issues #187-193. Located in the Commonwealth, it serves as a key location and a symbolic representation of the societal stratification and underlying tensions within the advanced community.

The Tower houses residents based on their social standing and perceived value to the Commonwealth. Those considered more important, skilled, or influential live on higher floors, while those deemed less essential reside on the lower levels. This clear hierarchical structure fosters resentment and highlights the Commonwealth's rigid class system, which becomes a central conflict point in the narrative.

Rick Grimes and other survivors are initially granted apartments within The Tower as part of their integration into the Commonwealth. However, the experience of living in The Tower and observing its inequalities contributes to their growing unease with the Commonwealth's social and political structure.

The Tower becomes a focal point for unrest and conflict as the story progresses. Characters within and outside The Tower challenge the established order, leading to confrontations and ultimately a revolution that aims to dismantle the existing power dynamics. The Tower, therefore, represents both the potential for a stable and advanced society in the post-apocalyptic world, and the inherent dangers of unchecked authority and social inequity.