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The Illustrated Man Quotes

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In The Illustrated Man, Ray Bradbury handles dialogue in a way that greatly adds to the plot of “The Rocket”. One quote that stands out in particular is “But I am a great fool. I will take my money from the bank and give it you.” This quote is said by Fiorello, the father of the story, on page 272. This quote propels the action, reveals aspects of a character, and provokes a decision in the story. This piece of dialogue informs the reader of the climax of the story, which is when Fiorello purchases the rocket. The purchase of the rocket leads to later events in the story, such as Fiorello fixing the rocket and taking his children for a week-long trip in “space”. This quote reveals aspects of a character because it demonstrates how caring of

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