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Who is the protagonist of "A Sound of Thunder"?
Eckels
What are the 3 precautions that Time Safari Inc. uses in order to keep people from changing the future?
Anti-gravity path, Oxygen Masks, and Marking animals with red paint
Why does Eckels want to travel back in time?
To hunt a dinosaur
Why are the hunters only allowed to kill dinosaurs that have been marked with red paint?
They are going to die anyway and have already been scouted by the Time Safari Inc. Crew
What is different about the sign in the office when they crew returns from the past?
It is the same message but the spelling is totally different.
How is foreshadowing used in the story?
The constant reminder to stay on the path, the long involved explanation about killing a mouse, Eckels fear and dismissive attitude about traveling in time
How does Eckels change from the beginning of the story until the end?
Started out overconfident and brash-ending the story terrified and apologetic. (He acts entirely out of self preservation/saving himself)
What are the two different uses for the phrase "A Sound of Thunder"?
Gun Fire, Fall of the Dinosaur (If you believe that Dinos still roam, I will also take this ending)
How does the butterfly effect come into play in the story. Make sure to be specific with your explanation and examples.
1: stepped on butterfly, 2: Changed language and nation's values (more aggressive) 3: also spent a lot of time talking about it at the beginning
What role does technology play in the story? How does it contribute to the plot and overall message?
-Time machine -Weaponry - dangers of the misuse of technology
How does the story "A Sound of Thunder" fit into science fiction genre?
it is set in the future, relates to technology, and includes the aspect of time travel.
Analyze the symbolism (physical thing that represents something much larger. EX: heart = love) of the crushed butterfly. What does it represent and how does it affect the story?
Delicate nature of time or that nature can impact the rest of the world easily. Student answers will vary. Make sure to have defense.
