D) For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills
The word "ghosts" creates a sense of loneliness. You know how Casper was all alone? And how ghosts are invisible? Ghosts may feel lonely, and people can feel like ghosts, they feel invisible and alone.
<span>. ." "There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices—to be found only in the minds of men."
This statement summarizes the author's purpose of the story. "The Monsters are due on Maple Street" explore the idea of the mob mentality and how people are quick to find blame for things that they can't quickly explain. Their fear of the unknown creates hysteria and violence.
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