What do we learn about native Martian culture from these stories? How are they a reflection of other indigenous peoples …

Explore how Mars works as a character in its own right. If you were to describe it as a personality …

Consider how the term “Martian” is employed in different ways and for different people in the book. What does this …

Examine the use of humor in Bradbury’s writing. What kinds of humor does he employ most often, and what does …

Examine the story bridges as individual pieces in their own right. Do they work well poetically? Thematically? If a reader …

How would the stories of The Martian Chronicles be different if they adhered more stringently to actual scientific findings? Choose …

Do the stories seem to change over the course of the book? What’s different about the last stories when compared …

At least one critic accuses Bradbury of inserting his opinions into the stories too much. Do you agree? And would …

Why Mars? Could the stories have taken place on Venus or Jupiter, or does it have to be Mars? Is …

Describe how the intrusion on Earth affects the lives of those inhabiting Mars. What comparisons on Earth can you make …