Writing Homework Help

To further develop your understanding of the ethical theories of utilitarianism, you are going to analyze the short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” and read the Op-Ed article “The Childe in the Basement.”

Prompt

1. Read and annotate as needed “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas”.pdf and “The Child in the Basement”.docx
2. What is the message of the short story?
   • Provide two or three pieces of evidence to support your answer
3. Would they think what is happening in the story is morally right? Why or why not?
   • Provide textual evidence to support your response to the question