The Pedestrian
The Pedestrian offers a glance into the future, where a man, Leonard Mead, goes for long walks every evening by himself. The year is 2053, and Mr. Mead is the only pedestrian near his home. He has never seen another person out walking during the many hours that he has strolled. He lives by himself - he has no wife, and so it is a tradition for him to walk every evening. It is never said explicitly in the story, but it can be understood that he is the only, or one of the only, walker in society.
Bradbury shows his scepticism of technology and progress in The Pedestrian. In this story, a popular pastime is viewed as regressive, outdated, and abnormal. The story focuses on mindless technology and the future of automation in our world.
Image - courtesy J P Rooney - Ireland art
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