Question

As they suddenly start toward the house. In this brief fraction of a moment they take the first step toward performing a metamorphosis 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.

Answer 1

Sample Response:

Steve can see that the group is becoming angry and possibly dangerous. His defense of Les and his family shows that he is brave, caring, and reasonable. Steve seems to be a leader.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Steve can see that the group is becoming angry and possibly dangerous.

Step-by-step explanation:

His defense of Les and his family shows that he is brave, caring, and reasonable. Steve seems to be a leader.