20 Questions
Why do the people of Omelas know that the child must be there?
Because their city depends on its abominable misery
What is the condition of the child in Omelas?
It is malnourished and naked
Why do young spectators feel shock and disgust when they see the child?
Because they are unable to help the child
What would happen to Omelas if the child were released and cared for?
Omelas would lose its prosperity and beauty
Why do the tears and anger of the people of Omelas contribute to the splendor of their lives?
Because they know compassion
What do some people in Omelas do after seeing the child?
They go home to weep or rage
What happens to the people who do not go home after seeing the child?
They become silent and leave home
What is the significance of the traveler passing through village streets with yellow-lit windows?
The traveler is leaving Omelas behind
What is the tone of the text?
Pessimistic
What age group is usually explained the existence of the child in Omelas?
Children between eight and twelve
What is the physical appearance of the child in Omelas?
The child is covered in festered sores
What is the daily diet of the child in Omelas?
The child is given a half-bowl of corn meal and grease
What is the emotional state of the child in Omelas?
The child is depressed and withdrawn
Why do young spectators feel shock and disgust when they see the child?
They are outraged by the child's living conditions
What is the reason for the child's existence in Omelas?
The child is a sacrifice for the prosperity of Omelas
What is the response of the people of Omelas to the child's suffering?
They accept the child's suffering as necessary
What would happen to Omelas if the child were released and cared for?
Omelas would be destroyed and lose all its goodness
What is the effect of the child's existence on the people of Omelas?
The people of Omelas become compassionate and empathetic
What is the significance of the traveler leaving Omelas?
The traveler is running away from Omelas
What is the emotional response of the young spectators after seeing the child?
They feel guilt and shame
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