Question

question 2 of 10
what story elements most clearly suggest mead is living in a dystopian society in \the pedestrian\?

a. he cannot get married because there is so little social interaction.

b. there is no government because people govern themselves.

c. there is no work, so people only stay home and watch tv.

d. he is arrested for simply going for a walk.

Explanation:

In "The Pedestrian," Mead’s arrest for walking (a harmless, ordinary activity) highlights the oppressive control and lack of personal freedom typical of a dystopian society. This element directly shows the society’s irrational enforcement of conformity, which is a key dystopian trait. The other options are either incorrect (e.g., no mention of no work or inability to marry) or opposite of dystopian (self-governance is not dystopian).

Answer:

D. He is arrested for simply going for a walk.