Flashcard on Omelas

Flashcard on Omelas

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English

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main theme of the story 'Omelas'?

Back

The main theme of 'Omelas' is the moral dilemma of happiness built on the suffering of an innocent child.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the hidden child symbolize in 'Omelas'?

Back

The hidden child symbolizes the cost of happiness and the ethical compromises society makes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Omelas'?

Back

The setting highlights the contrast between the joy of the city and the hidden suffering that sustains it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the author describe the happiness of Omelas?

Back

The happiness of Omelas is described as joyous and vibrant, yet it is contingent upon the misery of one child.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What moral question does 'Omelas' pose to its readers?

Back

'Omelas' poses the question of whether it is acceptable to sacrifice one for the happiness of many.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do the citizens of Omelas play in the child's suffering?

Back

The citizens of Omelas are aware of the child's suffering, and their acceptance of it raises questions about complicity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the story challenge the concept of utopia?

Back

The story challenges the concept of utopia by showing that true happiness may require unethical sacrifices.

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