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Who is the author of the story 'The Pedestrian'?
Who is the author of the story 'The Pedestrian'?
Ray Bradbury
What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
A misty evening in November in a large unnamed city, at 8:00 pm in the year A.D. 2053.
What year does the story take place?
What year does the story take place?
- 2053 (correct)
- 2051
- 2049
- 2055
In the story, everyone goes out at night.
In the story, everyone goes out at night.
Who is protagonist in the story?
Who is protagonist in the story?
What century does the main character live in?
What century does the main character live in?
Besides Mead, who is the only other character who speaks in the story?
Besides Mead, who is the only other character who speaks in the story?
Which of the following themes are explored in 'The Pedestrian'?
Which of the following themes are explored in 'The Pedestrian'?
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Setting of 'The Pedestrian'
Setting of 'The Pedestrian'
A misty evening in November, in a large, unnamed city, A.D. 2053, at 8:00 pm.
Nighttime activity in the city
Nighttime activity in the city
Everyone stays in their homes at night, watching television.
Who is Leonard Mead?
Who is Leonard Mead?
The main character in 'The Pedestrian'.
Mead's defining characteristic
Mead's defining characteristic
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Robotic Police Car role
Robotic Police Car role
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Theme of 'The Pedestrian'
Theme of 'The Pedestrian'
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Mead's walks represent
Mead's walks represent
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Nature vs. the City
Nature vs. the City
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Dehumanization in story
Dehumanization in story
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Mead's acts of defiance
Mead's acts of defiance
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Study Notes
Setting
- The story occurs on 'a misty evening in November'.
- The story unfolds at 8:00 pm in the year A.D. 2053.
- The story is set in a large unnamed city.
- The city's residents stay home and watch television at night.
Main Characters
- Mead is the protagonist and the sole named character.
- Mead is an adult male residing in an unnamed city in the 21st century.
- A robotic police car is the only other speaking character besides Mead.
- The car is robotic and remotely operated.
Theme
- Technology and dehumanization are major themes.
- Non-conformity is explored.
- The narrative examines nature versus the city.
Author
- Ray Bradbury is the author.
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Description
A short story analysis of 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury. The story explores themes of technology's impact on society and the value of non-conformity, set in a future where people are isolated by their screens.
