Author: Ray Bradbury
1. Who is the protagonist? What is their want or desire? What are some character traits that are important to note about this protagonist?
-The Protagonist is Hernando and his ultimate goal is to not worry about the end of the world. He just wishes to spend the last moments on earth peacefully.
2. Is there an antagonist? If so, what are they trying to stop the protagonist from achieving and why? If there is not an antagonist, what is the conflict for the protagonist and what force is stopping them?
- The antagonist in this story would be the young man he is helping because he is the one that is asking Hernando why he is not fleeing. He is not prevent Hernando from staying but he does make Hernando think his plan over.3. What is the theme of the story? Which techniques are used in order to develop the message within this story?
-The theme of this story is being strong, not living life in fear. Hernando doesn't let the end of the world bother him. Bradbury uses vernacular to show that Hernando is Mexican and of a more simplistic nature. This helps the reader understand that Hernando doesn't really let this news affect him but he does question it.
4. What is the author’s tone within the story? Which techniques help develop the author’s voice?
-The tone is serious and innocent. Hernando's character seems to not be so worried about the end and it makes sense because he seems to be a nice person therefore he has nothing to worry about. Bradbury likes to end his stories with a line that keeps you thinking and you kinda want to know more but at the same time you are fulfilled with the ending.
5. What is the crisis action in this story? Does the protagonist achieve in getting what they want? What to they realize and how do they change?
-The Crisis action of this story is when Hernando is informed that the world is ending. He still doesn't worry too much but he does want to understand what they meant by the world. I think he didn't really understand them there fore ignorance is bliss in his case.
6. What did you enjoy about this story? (Be specific….point out specific quotes and techniques to support your answer.)
-I enjoyed the Idea of the world ending because I've considered that topic for the project.
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