Sound Of Thunder Vs Being Prey

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The “Sound Of Thunder” and “Being Prey” have many similarities and differences in the, conflict, and the main character. Though both have many similarities and differences both have different settings. Both stories have foolish characters and dangerous reptiles that change the character’s life.
The setting in “Sound of Thunder” and “Being Prey” have many similarities and differences. Similarities between both are; both should not have a human present in the setting/surrounding they are in. Both have dangerous situations and threatening predators. A difference for both is “Sound of Thunder” is in the future and “Being Prey” happens in the present. In conclusion, these stories have many similarities and differences. The “Sound of Thunder “and

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