Ursula K. Le Guin

"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"


1 How might Omelas be read as a response to or a critique of our contemporary culture?

2 Examine Le Guin's style in this story. What characteristics does her style possess?

3 Joy is a recurrent concept. What is the thematic treatment of joy in this story?


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