The Other Foot
Introduction + Context
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Themes
All Themes Revenge and Empathy The Inhumanity of Racism Humility and Forgiveness The Individual vs. The Group
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Characters
All Characters Willie Johnson Hattie Johnson The White Man Hattie and Willie’s Children
Symbols
All Symbols The Rope
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The Other Foot

by

Ray Bradbury

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The Rope

The rope that Willie Johnson ties into a noose in preparation for the white man’s arrival symbolizes Willie’s vengeful desire for authority and control over the white man. Tied as a noose, the rope…

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