Omelas short answers 14 questions
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“Those Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Ursula LeGuin
Reading Guide
Lit Studies
- On what day does the story take place?
- What is a major event on this day?
- What kind of technology does Omelas have?
- LeGuin writes, “But I wish I could describe it better. I wish I could convince you.” WHAT is she trying to convince us of?
- Is Omelas a religious place? What kind of religion(s) do the people of Omelas have?
- On page 4, LeGuin asks, “Do you believe?” What does she want us to believe in?
- Who is in the tool shed?
- Was the child always there?
- Do the people of Omelas know about the child?
- Who feeds the child?
- On page 6, LeGuin asks again, “Now do you believe them?” Why does she ask again?
- What types of people walk away from Omelas?
- What direction do they walk in?
