How do the people on maple street single out les goodman in act 1?

In Act 1 of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," the residents of Maple Street begin to single out Les Goodman after a series of mysterious power outages and strange occurrences. They notice that Les, who has been seen working on his car at odd hours, is different from them and becomes suspicious of his late-night activities. Fueled by fear and paranoia, the neighbors question his actions, leading to accusations that he may be an alien or responsible for the disturbances. This scapegoating reflects the broader theme of how fear can lead to irrational behavior and the breakdown of community.