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The Whole Story Review 1 . On the basis of the whole story, answer the following questions. (1) What is the point of view of the author in the story? (2) What is the source of the dilemma in the story? (3) What is the main theme explored in the story? 3 . Discuss the topics to broaden your view. ⑴Would it be acceptable to sacrifice one child for the happiness of an entire city? ⑵What is the motive of the people who choose to walk away from Omelas, and what kind of life might they have outside the city? 2 . Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to complete the summary of the story. In the city of Omelas, the inhabitants appear to live happy and fulfilling lives. The author describes Omelas as a(n) (1) , an imaginary city from a fairy tale. After describing a vivid picture of the city, the author reveals a final detail: in a basement somewhere in the city, there is an imprisoned and abused ten-year-old child. This is the (2) secret that ensures the happiness of Omelas; the city can function only if the child remains in “abominable misery” at all times. The people of Omelas know that freeing the child would be the right thing to do, but doing so would cause the (3) and joy of Omelas to (4) . However, some are so shocked by the way the society is organized that they choose to walk away from Omelas and go somewhere else. The author doesn’t know where they go, but they seem to know where they’re (5) . These are “the ones who walk away from Omelas.” headed    prosperity    unpleasant    utopia    vanish Exploring Dilemmas Through Literature 151