Morality and practicality aside — this IS the thematic underpinning of the myth of Sisyphus.
The myth of Sisyphus centers on the absurdity of existence — endless, repetitive effort without ultimate purpose. Sisyphus is condemned to roll a boulder uphill forever, only for it to roll back down each time, similar to how the townspeople revolted against an order that trapper them in fear but also gave them hope to survive a post-apocalyptic world.
“….one must imagine Sisyphus happy."
There is no right or wrong, only a cycle of doom.