In addition to the butterfly and T-Rex, the representatives of pre-historic time, there are other symbols in "A Sound of Thunder":
- The Time Machine
One of man's inventions, the time machine interferes with the universe by turning time back so that people can act out their fantasies. This machine creates a tenuous situation, one that must be carefully managed; for one small error can cause massive complications.
- The Metal Path
The Path is the walkway that is suspended six inches above the...
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