The Twilight Zone: "Time Enough at Last" Quizziz

1. "Time Enough At Last" was one of the first TV moments featuring an atomic bomb. Yet the protagonist doesn't appear worried about the loss of civilization. How does this fit in with his character's personality as an anti-hero? (Hint: An anti-hero is someone who isn't strong, brave, or always likable).

• Henry isn't bothered about losing his wife, friends, and coworkers because he was getting a divorce anyways.

• Henry is socially awkward, mellow, and painfully shy, so the less people around, the less he has to pretend to be someone he's not.

• Henry isn't bothered about losing his wife, friends, and coworkers because he gets fulfillment from the characters in his books, which are more important and real to him than actual humans.

• Henry knows he will die from radioactive fallout anyways, so he's determined to make the most of his remaining time.

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What are examples of foreshadowing in "Time Enough At Last"? CHOOSE TWO!

• When Henry is reading the book of poems to his wife, Helen, his glasses fall off --> This ties to the ending.

• When Henry is reading the newspaper and the front page article is about an H-bomb capable of total destruction --> This ties to the nuclear attack.

• When Henry messes up a transaction at the bank --> This proves his worthlessness as an employee.

• When Henry calls his wife "my dear" --> This ties to his reaction when he realizes she's perished in the bombing.

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Which scene in "Time Enough At Last" is symbolic of the hopelessness/failure of Henry's life? (Hint: Check the board for "futility" definition).

• Henry reading secretly in the bank vault.

• Henry hiding books from his wife.

• Henry trying desperately to tape back together the ripped-out poetry pages - but isn't successful.

• Henry's wife calling him "a fool".

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Why is the title of this episode ironic?

• Even though there's "Time Enough At Last" to read, Henry can't, because his glasses are broken.

• Henry Bemis breaks his glasses at the end of the story

• Henry never has enough time, so the title, "Time Enough at Last" doesn't make sense.

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Which best captures the theme of this episode?

• Sometimes it's okay to escape for a while.

• No one can live forever.

• Happy wife, happy life.

• Be careful what you wish for.

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What is the best justification for the theme?

In other words, which piece of evidence best supports question 5.

• Henry wished for infinite time to read, but when he got it, he wasn't able to see

• If Henry was allowed to escape or go on vacations, he wouldn't be as dissatisfied with his own life.

• If Henry felt more appreciated by his boss and wife, he wouldn't be so stressed out.

• If Henry had immortality (the ability to live forever), then he wouldn't worry about obstacles or hardships.