These images, in turn, then serve to depict certain specific themes that, likewise, relate to this microcosmic world.

Recurring images throughout his works are the tools with which he accomplishes this task. With a detached, yet discerning eye, he dissects man, exposing his frailties, his fears, and his weaknesses.

Consequently, Bradbury focuses on the microcosmic world of humanity. However, Bradbury is not as interested in the universe as he is interested in man himself, individual man, and how he can and should function in reality. The key to understanding the close relationships between his characters and the major 'ideas' or themes that appear throughout his stories is Bradbury's imagery.īecause he consistently uses the same terms, builds on established concepts, and returns to familiar themes, images, incidents, and characters, one can easily be lulled into feeling that Bradbury presents a comprehensive vision of the universe. After the idea has been established, he then creates characters to personify this idea. When other writers of fantasy and science fiction ask Ray Bradbury where he gets the material for his stories, he explains that his writings all originate with an idea.

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