'The Pedestrian'

This is the key text that the 'Dystopia' class booklet is based around. In the story 1950's (invention of the TV) Bradbury presents a future that scarily resemble ours. A good place to begin thinking is with the title: what sort of person walks? What are our experiences as a pedestrian in society? What do we, and others, assume about pedestrians?. Ray Bradbury wrote this short story initially from his own run in with the police while J-walking in Canada.

Analysis: Who cares? Why does it matter? What is the impact on the audience? On the characters? On the plot? Mood? Author’s Purpose? Atmosphere? Message? Themes

1. Read text.

2. Write your initial response.

3. Read, enjoy and explore attached material.

4. Re-read text.

5. While reading make notes ANALYSING the text (supported by specific evidence and LINKS) for your essay