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(Nysa-, ADITRIS, (In a dystopian setting, a society is in a oppressive…

- - - - His Original inspiration was from a short story by himself called "The Pedestrian", wherein it was illegal to walk
        
        This short story was influenced by a real life incident wherein he was out with his write friend, and a police car pulled up and the policeman asked what they were doing, and Bradbury sarcastically said that he was putting one foot in front of the other (referencing walking), and the policamna, displeased, told him "don't do it again!". In rage, he went home and wrote "The Pedestrian".
- - - - Censorship: The suppression of speech, public communication, and access to media and informative sources These elements are often seen as harmful to the society's citizens.
      - Surveillance: The use of technology to monitor and watch the citizens of a society in order to maintain control.
      - Propaganda: The spreading of false information or rumors in order to influence the thoughts and minds of those in a society.
      - Conformity: The blind obedience to the laws or rules of authorities, usually the government, and the individuals in that society obliging to act and think the same way rather than act off of their own free will or choice.
      - Illusion: The government creation of the idea that a society is perfect while pushing away outside elements.
      - Totalitarianism: The government taking control of people's public and private lives, also known as a dictatorship.
      - Idolatry: The admiration of and allegiance to a figurehead or concept that people worship as a deity.
      - Dehumanization: The breakdown of people in a society by replacing the need for emotional connections with something else.
      - Ray Bradbury's life and inspiration: Real-world events such as the Great Depression and World War II also impacted his writing. Bradbury strongly believed that writing should be developed through one's own life experiences. His childhood experiences growing up in Waukegan played an essential role in shaping his writing philosophy.