The movie also adds more scenes that were not included in the short story, for example a scene set in Bob’s house. Mead talking about his journey as a pedestrian in an idle nation, the movie features some illustrative descriptions but it is not as vivid as in the short story. The story features a descriptive narrative told by Mr. The addition of Bob helps the reader see what an ordinary person that’s been brainwashed by the dystopia looks like, and what their reaction is to experiencing simple but so important everyday that’s been taken away from the nation, being outside.Īlthough the differences in plot events may not be very noticeable they do exist and affect the style of both the movie and short story. As Bob exited his comfort zone, his home, he was very nervous but at the same time thrilled by the experience, to feel the cool air on his skin, to touch the grass, feelings far from the familiar. Mead has been rebelling for years, this is Bob’s first experience of being a pedestrian, therefore his reaction to being outside differs. I like that Bob was added because he provides a different perspective. The addition of Bob not only added dimension to the movie but also altered the plot and resolution. Mead who is similar to the common folk, he obeys the rules, and hasn’t been outside of his home since he was eight years old. Mead’s persona remains the same, while a new character is introduced who is quite the opposite of Mr. On the other hand in the film there are two characters, Mr. Mead questions the social standards of his society and refuses to conform to fit the negative aspects of his surrounding world. The dystopian protagonist who is an older man who’s been walking and wandering outside for ten years unlike the rest of the citizens who spend their time locked up in their houses watching television. In Bradbury’s short story there is only one character, Mr. The first and one of the most important differences between The Pedestrian film and short story is the characters. Although they may bear some similarities, the differences between the short story and movie are pronounced, especially through the characters, plot events, and resolution. Both the story and film are amazing pieces of work which depict a cold, mysterious dystopian society controlled by technology. They are both fruit but taste completely different.” Books and movies have their similarities and differences, like the short story “The Pedestrian” written by Ray Bradbury, and the film inspired by the original written piece created by The Ray Bradbury Theater. Stephen King once said “books and movies are like apples and oranges.
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