Flashcard on Omelas

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

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

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What does the hidden child symbolize in 'Omelas'?

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

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

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

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How does the author describe the happiness of Omelas?

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

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

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

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

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

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How does the story challenge the concept of utopia?

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

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What is the reaction of those who learn about the hidden child?

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Some choose to leave Omelas, rejecting the moral compromise, while others accept it.

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What does the festival in Omelas represent?

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The festival represents the joy and celebration of the city, contrasting sharply with the hidden child's misery.

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What is the significance of children in the festival of Omelas?

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Children in the festival symbolize innocence and the future generation that will inherit the ethical dilemmas of their society.