theme and message
What is the main message of the story
Technolgy can be dangerous if people are not careful
who is the main character who goes on the time travel trip
eckels
where do eckels and the group travel at the start of the trip
they travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs
what does the butterfly represent in the story
small actions that can cause big changes
What does “extinct” mean?
A species that no longer exists
what does the story teach about small actions
small actions can cause big changes in the future
who is the safari guide who is strict about the rule
travis
what rule must the hunters follow during the safari
he gets scared and steps off the path
What does the Path symbolize?
Rules and safety that must not be broken
What is a “trophy”?
Something taken as a prize after a hunt
why is time travel dangerous in the story
because changing something in the past can change the future
what is travis's main job on the safari
to make sure no one changes anything in the past
what happens when eckels sees the dinosaur
he gets scared and steps off the path
What does the time machine symbolize?
Powerful technology that can be dangerous if misused.
What does “time safari” mean in the story?
A trip to the past to hunt animals.
what mistake does eckels make that supports the theme
he steps off the path and kills a butterfly, changing the future
how does eckels act when he sees the dinosaur
he gets scared and breaks the rules by stepping off the path
what mistake does eckels make in the past
he kills a butterfly
What does the dinosaur symbolize?
The past and nature that humans should not interfere with.
What does “Path” mean in the story?
A safe walkway that hunters must stay on to avoid changing the past
how does the ending of the story support the main theme
the future is changed because of one small mistake showing consequences of careless actions with tech
how do eckels and travis represent different ideas in the the story
eckels is careless and curious while travis is strict and careful about time travel rules
what is different when eckels returns to the present
the future has changed
How does the butterfly connect to the main theme of the story?
It shows that even the smallest change in the past can completely change the future.
What does “paradox” mean in the context of the story?
A situation where changing the past creates unexpected and confusing effects in the future.