As the teleplay closes, the audience learns that aliens who want to take over the world have stopped the machines and are observing the humans’ self-destructive behavior. This behavior reveals that the real monsters on Maple Street are
the people themselves and the fears and prejudices they harbor
.
Who are the monsters on Maple Street explain?
As the teleplay closes, the audience learns that aliens who want to take over the world have stopped the machines and are observing the humans’ self-destructive behavior. This behavior reveals that the real monsters on Maple Street are
the people themselves and the fears and prejudices they harbor
.
Who were the real monsters on Maple Street and why?
Who are the real monsters on Maple Street? Why?
Humans are the real monsters because their minds are full of fear and prejudice
. This causes humans to turn on each other.
What happens at the end of Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?
Alien observers watch the riot on Maple Street knowing they created the mass hysteria through the manipulation of the power. In the end,
the residents of Maple Street were the real monsters
. The aliens conclude that conquering Earth will be easy; the humans will destroy themselves.
Who is the antagonist in The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?
Charlie
is the primary antagonist. He creates many of the external conflicts. Charlie vs. Pete Van Horn (Charlie shoots Pete).
Why are the neighbors suspicious of Tommy?
Why do the neighbors become suspicious of Tommy? They are suspicious of Tommy
because he is the first one to mention aliens.
What are the first strange occurrences on Maple Street?
The first signs that something strange is going on is that the phones, portable radios, and cars aren’t working. What are the first signs that something strange is happening on Maple Street? Tommy’s explanation for the strange happenings is
that there are aliens in control
.
Why does Tommy’s mother want him to stop talking?
Tommy’s mother. She begs him not to “talk that way” about aliens and monsters. Sally wants to
protect her son
, so she offers up other neighbors as the scapegoat. … He is the first “scapegoat” because his car starts all by itself, and he didn’t come outside and look around after the loud noise.
Why does Pete Van Horn leave Maple Street?
Why does Pete Van Horn leave Maple Street?
He is afraid of his neighbors
.
What is the main idea of Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?
The theme “
Fear can turn human beings into monsters
” is expressed flawlessly and clearly in this play. At the start of the play, a blast of screeching sound and illuminating light descends from the sky. It strikes fear and terror into the hearts and minds of the people on Maple Street.
What is the conflict of Monsters Are Due on Maple Street?
The main conflict in the monsters are due on Maple Street is that
a meteor flies overhead and everybody’s things on Maple Street are not working anymore
. Also, the main conflict is between the residence because they are accusing people on the street of being aliens because Tommy.
What is the nightmare that is referred to at the end of Act 1?
Supporting Details – nightmare that this statement foreshadows.
Goodman was being accused of something he could not control
and he’s saying that if this keeps up everyone will turn against each other. The events at the end could be considered a nightmare. Goodman was the first to be accused.
What is Steve’s viewpoint about what Tommy is saying?
Answer: Steve’s viewpoint about what Tommy is saying is
that He is intrigued and wants to know more from Tommy
. Explanation: The key line to identify the viewpoint in this excerpt is “He kneels down in front of him.
Who are the monsters referred to in the title?
He’s being sarcastic about people being monsters, but they really are monsters (the title refers to
the people
) because of their fear and the violence emerging from their fear.
What role does Steve play as the neighbors keep watch on the Goodman’s house?
In Act 2 of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” what role does Steve play as his neighbors keep watch on the Goodmans’ house? He acts
as the hanging judge
. He tries to convince them that Goodman is dangerous.
Who is responsible for Pete Van Horn’s death?
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Pete Van Horn dies when
Charlie
shoots out of fear. How did Pete Van Horn die? The neighbors are suspicious of Tommy because he spoke of aliens first.
