Marionettes, Inc.
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All Themes The Cost of Technology Control Love and Marriage Secrecy and Deception
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All Characters Braling Smith Nettie Smith Braling Two Mrs. Braling
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All Symbols Business Card
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Marionettes, Inc.

by

Ray Bradbury

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Introduction Intro
Plot Summary Plot
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Themes
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  • The Cost of Technology Theme Icon
    The Cost of Technology
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    Control
  • Love and Marriage Theme Icon
    Love and Marriage
  • Secrecy and Deception Theme Icon
    Secrecy and Deception
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Characters
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  • Braling
  • Smith
  • Nettie Smith
  • Braling Two
  • Mrs. Braling
Symbols
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  • Business Card Symbol Icon
    Business Card
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The business card for Marionettes, Inc. that Braling gives to Smith symbolizes the two men’s impulse to solve complicated, delicate interpersonal problems with a technological quick fix. Both men are more willing to spend eight…

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