Flashcard on 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'

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What does 'reflective' mean?

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Deeply thoughtful.

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Who is the first person accused of causing the strange events in 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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Les Goodman.

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What do the residents begin to do towards the end of the play?

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Accuse/blame one another.

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What is the crowd's reaction when Charlie shoots Pete Van Horn?

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They turn on Charlie.

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What does 'antagonism' mean?

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Active hostility or opposition.

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What is the main theme of 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The dangers of paranoia and mob mentality.

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Who is the character that tries to reason with the crowd?

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Tommy.

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What does the character Les Goodman represent in the play?

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The scapegoat for the community's fears.

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How does fear influence the behavior of the characters in the play?

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It leads them to irrational accusations and violence.

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What role does communication play in 'The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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Miscommunication escalates tensions among the residents.