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Exploring Change and Fear in "The Naming of Names" by Ray Bradbury

Dive into the world of Mars settlement with the Bittering Family, examining themes of fear, change, and adaptation. Discover the symbolism and metaphors used by Bradbury to convey the struggle of adjusting to a new environment. Explore characters' reactions to unexpected transformations and ponder the impact of naming and perception.

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Exploring Change and Fear in "The Naming of Names" by Ray Bradbury

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  1. Naming of Names by Ray Bradbury A study guide prepared by Ms. Patricia Lai Burrows

  2. The Exposition Setting, Characters, Background information

  3. Setting • Future – people are settling on Mars • Martian Meadow appears cold, windy • Conveys the mood of fear – Bitterings don’t want to be there • Meadow also seems hollow – empty • Bitterings feel lonely – out of place This reminds me of how people feel when they move to a new place.

  4. Characters • Bittering Family • Mr. Bittering (Harry) – protagonist – clearly – his thoughts dominate the story • The fear and anxiety described is largely his • he seems inflexible – rigid – stubborn • Doesn’t like change • Mrs. Bittering (Cora) • tries to ease her husband’s concerns – seems more flexible • Bittering children: Dan, Laura, David • David – sets up the idea that maybe there are Martians even though they can’t see them • His ideas help convey the suspicious atmosphere

  5. Background Information • People are settling on Mars because of the chaos and wars on earth • This should be an escape from misery

  6. Inciting Incident – an event that introduces the conflict • Laura announces that she heard the news on the radio - Atom Bombs hit New York • No more rockets to Mars • Stranded in this new planet – fear ensues

  7. Theme question emerges: How should people deal with change?

  8. Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things P. 155

  9. Mr. Bittering’s Response • “As long as the rockets had spun a silver web across pace, he had been able to accept Mars.” • What is the significance of the web? • P. 155 “work and forget” • What does this mean?

  10. Mental Distraction • Bittering thinks about the original names of Martian mountains, cities, seas, etc… • Why do you think the Earthmen gave new names? • What does it mean when the author tells us, “man lives by symbol and label.” • How does Bittering feel about the new names?

  11. The environment begins to change • Peach blossoms – extra leaf • Onions, carrots, radishes – not quite the same • Roses – turning green • Cow – growing a third horn • Grass – turning purple

  12. Reactions of the Bittering Family • How does Mr. Bittering react to the changes? • How does the rest of the family react? • How do the other Earthmen/women react to the change? • How does Mr. Bittering respond to their reactions?

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