The Great American eclipse and the appearance of the sun in “All Summer in a Day” were both alike in many ways. The two events were greatly anticipated rarities. In the movie, Margot was very enthusiastic for the visit of the sun as were many people about the eclipse. The reason both events were anticipated was due to the fact that both events had not happened in many years. Both of the audiences prepared for such rarities but in different ways. The children in the movie put on visors and sunscreen while some of the people preparing for the eclipse purchased solar eclipse glasses or created their own solar eclipse viewing devices. In the book, All Summer in a Day By Ray Bradbury a poem by Margot the main character is included. :
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