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The Pedestrian: A Fantasy in One Act
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What is ironic about the role of law enforcement in this story, and why? Support your ideas with evidence from the text.
How do the two distinct moods of the story contribute to the author’s purpose? Identify the moods and how the author creates them. Then use evidence from the text to support your thesis about the author’s purpose.
Consider the historical context of the story. Why might Bradbury have chosen to portray the government, technology, and conformity together in a negative light?
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By Ray Bradbury
