In this story, Vonnegut displays his image of a dystopian society through the use of imagery, theme, and time period. ... Much like George Orwell's Fahrenheit 451, Vonnegut's story uses the setting of a futuristic supposed utopia to expose the blindness and arrogance of its citizens. ... Vonnegut's main theme in 2 B R 0 2 B is individuality. ... This dystopian setting is displayed through imagery, theme, and time period, and may be not as distant as we think....

• Word Count: 837
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He tries to open their eyes through his themes, messages and satires. ... (Mogen, 55) Ray Bradbury provides in depth themes and issues to make the reader ponder the story. Many of Bradbury's themes focus around current issues of the time period. In "The Dwarf" Bradbury shows one of his themes through a mirror maze. ... One of his most famous ones is "Fahrenheit 451." ...

• Word Count: 1033
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School