In Ray Bradbury's short story "The Pedestrian," the main character, Leonard Mead, is a solitary man who enjoys taking long walks through a quiet, empty city filled with the glow of screens rather than the natural world. Despite his passion for walking and observing life around him, he faces conflict from a society that discourages individuality and connection; people are glued to their televisions, leaving the streets eerily deserted. Ultimately, Leonard's desire for meaningful experiences leads him to confront the oppressive, technology-driven society, but his freedom is cut short when he is arrested by a robotic police car, illustrating the chilling consequences of a conformist world.
Lesson 11: Summarizing Literary Text
What is a summary? (Lesson pg. 1)
What does being objective mean? (Lesson pg. 3)
If you have not done so already, read the short story “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury. You may also watch this video. Then complete the Summarizing Texts Graphic Organizer below.
Summarizing Texts Graphic Organizer
Somebody
Who is the main character?
Wanted
What did the character want?
But
What was the problem or conflict?
So
How did the character respond to the problem?
Then
What was the resolution? How did it end?
Combine your answers to the questions above to write a summary of the story in the box to the right.
give me a 3 sentence paragraphs for the summary
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