Synthesis - Ray Bradbury short story

Before you read the story for today, go to your blog and start a new post to keep track of your thoughts and responses to the questions below.

(Please respond to these before you read the story - a few sentences for each)

1. What would you do if you knew this was the last night of the world?
2. What do you think other people would do if they knew this was the last night of the world?

(Read the story - click here)

(Respond to these questions after you read the story - a few sentences for each)

1. Who are the protagonists in this story?  In what ways are they similar / different?
2. What are the main points behind the husband's reasoning and actions in the story?
3. Choose two details from the story (specific objects, locations, people) and explain their role / purpose / significance.
4. How would you describe the tone in this story?  How is it similar to / different from what you wrote about in the pre-reading questions?
5. What overall point is the story making?  Name it in one sentence.