"The monsters are due on maple street by Rod Serling" is a teleplay that explores how fear and suspicion can be destructive. On page 10, Steve says, "There's something you can do, Charlie. You could go home and keep your mouth shut!" This shows how fear and anger leads to suspicion and a desire to oneself. Additionally, on page 15, Charlie exclaims, "We've got to find out who's responsible!" This highlights how suspicion can quickly escalate and divide a community. Overall, the teleplay shows the negative consequences of fear and suspicion, emphasizing the importance of unity and trust.
The Monsters are due on Maple Street Theme: Fear and suspicion are destructive
"All by it's self. He wasn't anywhere near it. It started all by it's self".
"We've got to find out who's responsible!"
"There's nothing else we can do!"
"Theres something you can do, Charlie. You could go home and keep your mouth shut!
"A shotgun?! Good lord what good would a shotgun do against..."
"No more talk, Steve. You'd let whatevers out there walk right over us, Wouldn't yuh? Well, some of us won't!"