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The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas – Utopian and Dystopian Short Story Analysis

Description

Ursula K. Le Guin’s short story “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” is perfect when studying utopian and dystopian literature. The theme: there cannot be happiness in the world without suffering.

Included in this literary analysis of The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas:

  • Academic Vocabulary
  • Anticipation Guide
  • Powerpoint Presentation with literary terms
    • Paradox
    • Allegory
    • Symbolism
    • “Psychomyth” (term created by Ursula K. Le Guin)
    • Utopia and Dystopia
    • Theme
    • Coming of age
  • Reading Comprehension Questions
  • Acrostic Poem Assignment
  • After Reading Learning Menu with 8 Different Creative Projects with 8 different rubrics
  • Answer keys and examples
  • EDITABLE Word document so you can modify any activities