Monsters are due on Maple Street

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What is the setting of 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The setting is any ordinary town in the U.S.

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Why do Steve and Charlie decide not to leave the neighborhood?

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They decide not to leave because Tommy tells them about a book he has read.

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What is one reason people do NOT suspect Les Goodman?

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He speaks a foreign language.

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What is the main theme of the play?

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We humans are our own worst enemies.

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What is the main conflict in 'Monsters Are Due on Maple Street'?

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The main conflict is among the people themselves.

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Define 'theme' in the context of literature.

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What does the character Tommy represent in the play?

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Tommy represents the voice of reason and knowledge, as he shares insights from a book.

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How does fear influence the characters' actions in the play?

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Fear leads the characters to suspect and turn against each other.

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What role does the setting play in the development of the plot?

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The ordinary setting amplifies the tension and highlights the characters' descent into paranoia.

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Identify a key symbol in the play and its significance.

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The darkness symbolizes the unknown and the fear that drives the characters to irrational behavior.