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What does "tomb-like" mean in "The Pedestrian"?

Why does the author say "the grey or multicolored lights touching their faces, but never really touching them" in The Pedestrian?

How does the simile "The light held him fixed, like a museum specimen, needle thrust through the chest" contribute to the mood or theme of "The Pedestrian"?

Why does Leonard Mead wear sneakers for his evening walks in "The Pedestrian"?

How does Mr. Mead's house differ from others in "The Pedestrian"?

The setting and environment in "The Pedestrian" and its impact on Leonard Mead

How does Ray Bradbury portray isolation in "The Pedestrian" using sensory details?

What is everyone else doing while Mr. Leonard Mead walks at night?

Social trends in "The Pedestrian" that Ray Bradbury sees as potential societal problems relevant to today's society

Why does Mr. Meade talk to the houses in "The Pedestrian"?

What are your impressions of Leonard's world in 2053?

Will Leonard Mead walk his city's streets again in "The Pedestrian"?

Which of these statements apply to Mr. Mead in "The Pedestrian" and why?

What does Mead's solitude suggest about the setting in "The Pedestrian"?

In "The Pedestrian," why does Leonard want to avoid attention and why are the streets deserted?

How does the police automaton respond to Mead's claim of being a writer in "The Pedestrian"?

What emotions or thoughts does the author intend to evoke with this text?