Read>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

Question

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?

Answer 1

Here’s a summarization of "The Pedestrian" using the graphic organizer format you provided:

Somebody
Who is the main character?
Leonard Mead

Wanted
What did the character want?
He wanted to take evening walks and enjoy the outdoors, appreciating the world and engaging in the simple pleasure of walking.

But
What was the problem or conflict?
The problem was that society had become obsessed with technology and television, leading to a lack of human interaction and the criminalization of normal activities like walking alone at night.

So
How did the character respond to the problem?
Leonard continued to walk despite the societal changes and restrictions, valuing his personal freedom and the joy of experiencing life outside, even though he was aware he was an anomaly in his world.

Then
What was the resolution? How did it end?
The story concludes with Leonard being stopped by a police car for walking alone, highlighting the dystopian nature of his society. He is arrested, symbolizing the repression of individuality and the triumph of technology over human experience.

Answer 2

Combine your answers to the questions above to write a summary of the story in the box to the right.
Summary:

Answer 3

Summary:
In Ray Bradbury's short story "The Pedestrian," the main character, Leonard Mead, enjoys taking evening walks to experience the world around him and escape the confines of a society that has become obsessed with technology and television. However, his joy is met with conflict as this society has criminalized solitary walking, reflecting a dystopian environment where human interaction is minimal. Despite being aware of his status as an anomaly, Leonard continues to walk, cherishing his freedom and the simple pleasure of engaging with the outside world. The story ends with Leonard being stopped and arrested by a police car for his innocent act of strolling alone, emphasizing the suppression of individuality and the dominance of technological isolation in his society.