Ray Bradbury: Short Stories Lesson Plan

Ylla dreams about Nathaniel York, but what do you think Nathaniel York is experiencing? Is he dreaming about her? Meanwhile, Ylla’s husband calls her dreams “silly” and “nonsense,” but he clearly believes them. Why do you think that is?

Many people have romantic/erotic dreams about another person and then wonder if that person is also thinking or dreaming about them. In this story, Ray Bradbury takes a common dream experience and turns it into reality. Clearly, Ylla has telepathic powers and is making a very real connection with Nathaniel York, which is why her dreams are so detailed. It’s likely that Nathaniel York is also dreaming about Ylla due to her telepathic...