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The Martian Chronicles. By Ray Bradbury pp. 73-103. “The Settlers”. The men of earth come to Mars. They suffered from the disease called “The Loneliness” The Big Question What is “The Loneliness”?. “The Green Morning”.
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The Martian Chronicles By Ray Bradbury pp. 73-103
“The Settlers” The men of earth come to Mars. They suffered from the disease called “The Loneliness” The Big Question What is “The Loneliness”?
“The Green Morning” • Among the lonely men is Benjamin Driscoll, who finds trouble breathing when he first arrives. He makes it his personal mission to plant oxygen-producing trees. • The Big question • To what American folk-hero does Bradbury allude? What other aspects of the frontier has Bradbury covered in the book?
“The Locusts” • By February of 2002, rockets are landing like flies. • The Big Question • What is the meaning of the chapter’s title?
“Night Meeting” • Tomas Gomez is driving to party. An old man at a gas station tells him how much he likes Mars. Tomas meets a Martian, who is going to a Martian festival. They cannot touch each other. • The Big Question • Where do you think each of the characters (Tomas and Muhe Ca) are when they encounter each other?