The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street Theme

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The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street Theme: The most dangerous weapon is our thoughts
One of the main themes in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling is the most dangerous weapon is our thoughts. For example, on page 679-680, Charlie had shot Pete Van Horn out of fear without thinking because Charlie thought Pete Van Horn was a monster. This shows that our thoughts can be dangerous, and that society shouldn't let those thoughts fully influence their actions. If people do, it can end up hurting someone in the process. Another example is on page 682-683, the residents of Maple Street started fighting as they tried to figure out who was an alien. While trying to find the scapegoat, the situation slowly escalated into chaos. This shows that because the residents chose to think/believe that there was an alien among them, they turned their backs on each other. This proves that thoughts can tear people apart. Lastly on page 684, the text states, "There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudice to be found in only the minds of men." This evidence in other words, show that our thoughts are our own weapon and it's not just physical weapons that can inflict harm upon someone. It represents that society is its own biggest weapon. In conclusion, the theme for the teleplay "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling is the most dangerous weapon is people's thoughts.

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