'Monsters Are On The Street' By Rod Serling

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In the screenplay, the story takes place in Maple street. In one peaceful afternoon undefined objects crossed the sky. Suddenly, all the electricity shut down. When electronics stop working, the neighbors came out from their houses with panic. They hurry to go out to blame someone. When they couldn’t find answer they became paranoia. In this screenplay,the author gives us message that, when there is straits human nature always try to scapegoat to each other and act without thinking. Likewise, the video (2003) “The monsters are on the street” also based on this theme. However, they both presents in a different way.
In the screenplay “Monsters are due on Maple street” by Rod Serling suspiciousness will grow over the story. While everything

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