Marionettes Inc. Ray Bradbury Analysis

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In the story “ Marionettes, Inc.” Ray Bradbury conducted a prelusion effects throughout his sequence; he created a visual, that the underdog will overthrow it’s supreme oppressor .The same content was included in the story “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt vonnegut, Jr.However, it was achieved in a divergent method;both writer’s take on their stories in dissimilar schemes, such as the environmental context,the theme of the stories, and .

Furthermore, the author’s created duplicate aspect of tone; in the story “ Marionettes, Inc.” The main character hints a dreary mood, but has faith in change forthcoming, “Dear Rio.I never did see it after all my plans.” “It’s been ten years.” “Yes,”said Barling, his gray eyes steady. “But I think perhaps it might change now.I think what i’ve waited for has come about.” Mr.Vonnegut, Jr.’s writing style fabricate
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“The cellar.I don’t like it.I don’t like that toolbox.” “I’ll try and fix up something more comfortable.” “Marionettes are made to move, not lie still.how would you like to lie in a box most of the time?” “You wouldn’t like it at all.I keep running.There’s no way to shut me off.I’m perfectly alive and I have feelings.” Barling Two said, “I’m going to put you in the box,lock it and lose the key.Then I’ll buy another Rio ticket for your wife.” In the story “ Harrison Bergeron” Mr.Vonnegut makes the main character the liberator of the people; he’s tryin to get rid of the suppressing laws and explore the joys of the

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