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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas Study Guide

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by Ursula K. Le Guin
About 47 pages (14,219 words)
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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas Study Guide consists of approx. 47 pages of summaries and analysis on The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

With the clamoring of bells, a summer festival begins in Omelas. The city is surrounded by mountains on one side and a bay on the other side. The air is crisp and clean and everything is beautiful. Music drifts through the city and the bells periodically ring with joy. The streets, boats and houses are littered with decorations. Groups of dignified, quiet processions and rowdy, partying processions parade toward the north side of the city. Boys and girls are getting their unbridled horses ready for a big race. The horses seem as excited as the people do because of the impending excitement. (read more)
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  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

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      Critical Essay #3

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  Further Reading

  Sources

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