Theme Of Choices In Ray Bradbury's 'A Sound Of Thunder'

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In “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, the author explores the idea that the choices we make can affect others, not just ourselves, in order to show how we as humans deal with the consequences of our choices. Bradbury first introduces this theme when he says that “a touch of the hand and this burning would, on the instant, reverse itself.” This quote shows how small actions can cause much larger consequences. What the author is doing is trying to caution the reader to be aware of how a small action on their part can affect their future. The story progresses until it reaches the point where Eckels, the protagonist, sees the monstrous Tyrannosaurus that he paid to kill. He realizes the severity of the situation and firmly declares “We were

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