The Pedestrian Reading Check
Why is Bradbury's description of the city where Mr. Mead lives important in understanding the text's theme?
Comparing the city to a graveyard with phantoms occupying the home suggests people no longer interact.
Explaining how the sidewalk is cracked and overgrown shows that people no longer care about nature.
Describing the busy highways supports the idea that society is thriving because of technology.
Showing the glimmers of light coming from cottages and homes represents the idea of hope.
