Interpretation Of Human Nature In Kaleidoscope By Ray Bradbury

In Ray Bradbury’s short story “Kaleidoscope” Bradbury gives the reader an interesting interpretation of human nature. That interpretation is that all of mankind, when faced with death, hopes that he has done something worthwhile and lived his life to the fullest. One sees this in the characters, the first of which is Lespere. After the rocket explodes one can see the astronauts communicate over radio phones within their helmets. Lespere begins to talk about his life, all of the good things he’s done, satisfying himself with how he has lived his life to it’s full potential. This leads to Hollis comparing his life to Lespere’s and growing jealous. The second character is Applegate. In Applegate the reader can see this in him as he lies