Genre fiction, such as fantasy or science fiction, is a booming industry in the field of literature. Comment on reading of Ray Bradbury’s science fiction piece “A Sound of Thunder” at

Answer the following question:

1. Have you read genre fiction before? If so, what draws you to it? If not, would you consider reading more genre fiction now? Why or why not?

2. Does the study of literary writing change the way that you appreciate genre writing?

3. Focus in on point of view and theme in Bradbury's piece. What point of view does he employ, and do you feel they are effective? Explain how and why.

4. What do you feel the major theme is in the piece, and how did the writer capture your attention or reach out to you as a reader to portray that theme?