The Pedestrian Characters

Mead, the only named character in the story, is an adult male living in an unnamed city in the middle of the 21st century. He is unique among city dwellers; he lives alone, doesn’t own… read analysis of Leonard Mead

Mead passes the homes of these characters on his nightly walks. These characters are undifferentiated and dehumanized. They are not given individual identities; rather, they are described in general terms and associated with death: they… read analysis of Other Citizens

The only other character besides Mead who speaks, it is revealed that the car is robotic and operated remotely. Its “iron voice” speaks to Mead in a harsh, accusatory tone as it interrogates him. The… read analysis of Robotic Police Car