Margot in “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury is one of the most unique and memorable characters in all of literature. She is a young girl who is forced to live on Venus, a planet where it rains constantly. Because of this, she has never seen the sun. When a group of children … Read more
There Will Come Soft Rains is a short story by Ray Bradbury that was first published in 1950. The story is set in a future where a nuclear war has destroyed most of humanity, but automated machines still continue to function. The story follows the house of a family that was killed in the war, … Read more
In Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse’s death has a profound impact on Montag. Prior to her death, Clarisse challenges his views on the world and encourages him to think critically about the society he lives in. When she is killed in an accident, Montag is left feeling disillusioned and lost. He becomes consumed by his guilt over … Read more
Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury. The book is set in a future society where books are outlawed and “firemen” burn any that are found. The protagonist, Guy Montag, is a fireman who begins to question the purpose of his job after meeting a young girl named Clarisse. Bradbury uses symbolism throughout … Read more
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury is a story that is full of symbolism. The most obvious symbol in the story is the veldt itself. The veldt represents the family’s perfect life. It is a place where they can go to escape the reality of their lives. The veldt is also a symbol of the family’s … Read more
