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James Prendergast: 5th Meeting
Brayden Krull: 2nd Meeting
Giancarlo Viscardi: 1st Meeting
Gavin Lynch: 5/4 meeting
Dean Schmitt: 4th meeting
Brendan McCaffrey: 3rd meeting

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2005-finish

Reflection

When we met to discuss the book this week we as a group had a lot to talk about, we thought it was interesting how in the beginning of the reading Mars was colonized by settlers. Not only that though, how they send up the elders to “reform society” basically stating how they don’t really care for them. Then we discussed how in November of 2005 news reached marks about a possibility of war with Earth, Father Peregrine stated that most people on Mars will leave to support their families on earth although he had left the planet because of other threats. Towards the end of November War starts to spread across Mars as many people leave their homes to watch the “green star” many people talk about their old lives and families back on Earth. While watching the Earth then explodes and burns while they watch. The settlers on Mars are in absolute shock after the burning stops they see a Morse code message which says to COME HOME. After the settlers make their way back to Earth Mars is left completely vacant while a man named Walter walks around the streets reminiscing what it used to be. Then down the road in April 2026, the books states the difference in 20 years shows how Hathaway still lives on Mars with his family. He then sees a rocket flying at Mars and gets very happy thinking someone has come to save them which exactly happens, he says he would have killed himself without his family. This shows what 20 years on a different planet will do. Later that year in October the book shows the significance of what has happened in their lifetime, as this family goes up to Mars as what the children think is a “vacation” they do not realize what they have gotten themselves into entill their rocket explodes and they have no ride home, the children ask their father what they are going to do, he tells them that a rocket full of his buddies and family’s is stopping soon and they can go home, they search around and now fully understand the significance of the situation.

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Our group has a very valuable schedule. If any group members were silly enough to make an infraction to this schedule or the rules they will be prosecuted according to this list.

1 Infraction: That group member/s shall perform 25 strict pushups next writing period in front of our group

2 Infractions: The Member/s that violate the schedule for the second time shall purchase lunch for the rule abiding members that day.

3 Infractions: If there is anyone who decides to cross the schedule for the third time after suffering two punishments, their contract to this group shall be terminated

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In the beginning of the reading we did not know what we were getting ourselves into we did think something bug was going to happen but nothing like the Earth Burning.

We did not expect the jump of 20 years at the end of the reading but was a pleasant surprise to see the author predict and tell the story of what he thought the Earth would be like 20 years later.

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As a group we thought this was a great book to read by yourself as there are many ups and downs and fast transitions into new situations, we liked to meet every week so we could all fully understanding what was going on, it helped that we had a bunch of people in our group so we could see many different sides and versions of the boom which were seen in all the group members eyes differently.

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Monday October 16th: Thoughts and ideas from last 60 pages

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Monday October 16th: Thoughts and ideas from last 60 pages

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During this meeting we discussed mainly about 2004-2005.

What we found most interesting: The principle of having names for things is taken for granted on earth. We can really see in the book how it can hugely impact a society. Also we compared the new naming practices to that of the old naming practices.

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September 18: Opening thoughts on The Martian chronicles 

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September 18: Opening thoughts on The Martian chronicles 

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Note Taker: Giancarlo Viscardi
When we first began "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury, we were confused by how the book opened but after reading on we realized that we were receiving chronicles from Mars, we’re invited to see the newly colonized world of Mars and all of its people and their lives.

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September 26: Meeting on the last 60 pages

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September 26: Meeting on the last 60 pages

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What did we read? March 2000-August 2001

Anything we found interesting: We all saw the despair within Earth as the man begs to be let on the rocket. It was interesting to watch as he went on and on about war and destruction plaguing earth. We all then asked each other if we thought this kid ever be a reality in our time. We agreed it is a possibility but it hopefully will not happen anytime soon.

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October 4: Thoughts on the last 40 pages

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October 4: Thoughts on the last 40 pages

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Note taker: Brendan McCaffrey
December 2001-April 2005 (Page 96-136)

Discussion highlights:

- our group had mixed opinions about he the arrival of the first rocket from earth to mars
- very productive discussion
- there were many significant events during this time frame
- we thought this was the most significant section
- we are excited to see how the humans function and survive on mars

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Do we think at some point in the story all of the chronicles of the different people will be connected?

As a group we tried to predict if all of the stories tied into each other or if they all will stay separate. We decided as a group that all of the stories would more than likely stay separate, however it’s more than possible that some of the stories will connect because all of these different lives in Mars at least some of them need to be connected.

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At our book club, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of passionate readers who come together to explore the boundless world of literature. Our mission is to create a nurturing space where diverse voices and perspectives converge, where the magic of storytelling transcends boundaries, and where the love of reading is celebrated. We are committed to selecting thought-provoking books that challenge our intellect, stir our emotions, and ignite spirited discussions. Through the power of words, we aim to broaden our horizons, deepen our understanding of the human experience, and forge lasting connections with fellow book enthusiasts. Join us on this literary journey as we turn the pages of discovery, empathy, and enlightenment, one book at a time.

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Monday, September 18: setup padlet/ divide up pages

Tuesday, September 26: Read 40 pages and annotate.

Wednesday, October 4: Read 40 pages and discuss

Monday, October 16: Read 40 pages and discuss

October 24: Read 40 pages and annotate

November 4: Read 40 pages and discuss thoughts about finishing the book

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Is this the story that we thought it would be?

Although at first we were very confused on the route the story was gonna take, the book so far has lived up to its name and simply been chronicles of martians, we’re getting a look into the lives and story’s of different people exactly as the title would suggest, so yes the story so far is what we thought it would be.

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March 2000:
It says in the book that the first two rockets that left never came back so we asked each other what our ideas were about the first two expeditions.

1. The first two expeditions went really bad and they got lost
2. It went so well that they did not want to come back
3. They saw aliens and got into a confrontation

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Culture clash between the martians and humans

What are the themes of the clash?

We came to a conclusion that imperialism was a theme because the humans tried to take over the martians and there lands. These actions depict the idea that humans can be ignorant and selfish of others. This main theme presents an intriguing question: Are humans the right species to explore and expand in the real world, or will they let there lack of knowledge and selfishness get in the way?

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Significance of naming locations on Mars after the men from the first four expeditions.

Comparison of the new naming conventions to the old Martian ones.

Possible conflicts arising from the imposition of regulations on the Martian population.

Analysis of how the regulation of life extends beyond geography to other areas.

Consideration of the impact on society by restricting certain types of storytelling.

Exploration of Stendahl and Pipes' escape in a helicopter.

How is symbolism used behind the disappearance of the House of Usher below a bog.

What consequences are awaiting due to Stendahl's actions.

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What are some Rhetorical Devices we’ve noticed within these pages?

1. Imagery: Bradbury tries to give us a realistic and comprehensive view of Mars with the use of imagery. The description of the Martian world, with its "silver threads of water," enhances the reader's sensory experience and helps them become part of the story and really understand Mars.

2. Foreshadowing: Bradbury uses foreshadowing to build suspense and curiosity about what will happen on Mars by dropping hints and making discreet suggestions. Using foreshadowing we start to see the possible future of not only the martians but Mars as a whole, Bradbury does this to add suspense and keep the reading wonder what’s next.

These rhetorical strategies add to the story's overall text, turning the exploration of Mars into an interesting story that allows the reader to be immersed mentally.

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Racism and Social Tensions

There was racial tensions down south on Earth and on Mars they were hoping for a better life. Bradbury used the rhetorical device of cause and effect by portraying how the blacks moves to Mars due to racism. Bradbury utilizes Mars as a symbol of a hopeful and utopian society for the blacks. Our discussion for this agenda focused on how the author addressed the topic of racial discrimination.

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1. This book has a lot of potential to be a seriously interesting and enjoyable book that shows us something new that we haven’t read or possibly even watched yet .

2. The use of rhetorical strategies can greatly enhance a story which were already seeing as early as the first 40 pages.

3. If we continue our work together as a group we’re gonna be able to enhance our enjoyment and understanding of the story making it a much better reading experience.

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What was the main takeaway from the “Interim”(Night Meeting)?

The main idea of the "Night Meeting" is about time being flexible and different for everyone. Two characters, one from Earth and one from Mars, talk about their lives, and it's like they're from two different time frames. The meeting conveys that time isn't always the same and can feel different for each person. It makes us wonder about how our experiences shape our understanding of time. Bradbury does a good job of depicting both sides and how their time frames are different. Our group found this topic confusing at first, but we discussed it and dug deeper into the main point of it.

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1. We all ended up agreeing on the prediction that the mix of martians and humans would not go well. We thought that the humans would try and make it their own land and not really care for or preserve the Martian customs.

2. This meeting was kind of like a seminar as many topics went back and forth but at the end we were all able to agree on a solution to write about.

3. This was one of if not our most productive meeting this year. There was just so much content to unpack and talk about. We look forward to modeling our last two meetings like this one. We all agreed this book keeps getting better and better.