As they suddenly start toward the house. In this brief fraction of a moment they take the first step toward performing a metamor
phosis that changes people from a group into a mob. They begin to head purposefully across the street toward the house at the end. Steve stands in front of them. For a moment their fear almost turns their walk into a wild stampede but Steve's voice, loud, incisive and commanding makes them stop. STEVE
Wait a minute . . . wait a minute! Let's not be a mob!
The people stop as a group, seem to pause for a moment and then much more quietly and slowly start to walk across the street.
–The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,
Rod Serling
When a crowd gathers outside Les’s house, Steve comments, “Let’s not be a mob!” What does this show about Steve? Write one to three sentences explaining your answer.
B) isn't the solution because they're talking about their campaign and party rivalry, but D) they're talking about pausing when they felt something predictable.
Answer: There is nothing wrong with gossip. Rumors are completely different.
Explanation:
Gossip is okay as long at it is harmless and truthful. Don’t repeat a rumor or spread a rumor. Until the rumor is turned into a fact there should be no need to spread it.
