One Martian Afternoon by Tom Leahy

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Author Leahy, Tom
Title One Martian Afternoon
Note Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "One Martian Afternoon" by Tom Leahy is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores life on Mars through the eyes of a young Earth girl named Marilou, who expresses her frustrations and experiences living in a Martian colony. The work delves into themes of cultural misunderstanding, childhood innocence, and the complexities of life on a different planet. The story opens with Marilou interacting with the environment and her Martian aunt, Twylee, showcasing a blend of childlike curiosity and the innate prejudices she has absorbed from her father regarding the Martian people. As the pair discuss Marilou's father's views about Martians and their past, the tone shifts to a darker undercurrent of fear and violence—the implication being that those same prejudices may have dire consequences. The tension escalates with the arrival of a storm, culminating in an unexpected and unsettling act, demonstrating how innocence can shatter in the face of harsh realities. The ending leaves readers reflecting on the thin veneer of civilization and the deep-seated fears that can drive individuals to unimaginable actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 29975
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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