The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Flashcard

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What is the main character's name in 'The Pedestrian'?

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Leonard Mead

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What is the reaction of society towards Leonard Mead's habit of walking?

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They find it strange and abnormal.

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What is the tone of 'The Pedestrian'?

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Eerie and dystopian.

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What literary device is used in the line 'In ten years of walking by night or day, for thousands of miles, he had never met another person walking, not one in all that time'?

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Hyperbole.

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Pedestrian'?

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To explore the theme of technology and its impact on society.

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Define 'dystopian' as it relates to literature.

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A dystopian setting is an imagined society that is undesirable or frightening, often characterized by oppressive societal control.

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What does the character Leonard Mead symbolize in 'The Pedestrian'?

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He symbolizes individuality and the human spirit in contrast to a conformist society.

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How does technology play a role in 'The Pedestrian'?

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Technology is depicted as a force that isolates individuals and diminishes human interaction.

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What is the significance of walking in 'The Pedestrian'?

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Walking represents freedom, individuality, and a connection to the world that contrasts with the sedentary lifestyle promoted by society.

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What is hyperbole? Provide an example from 'The Pedestrian'.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'In ten years of walking by night or day, for thousands of miles...'